Public Health Alert: For more information on Texas’ COVID-19 guidelines and response visit texas.gov/covid19. HomeRight Arrow IconTexas Vital Records Texas Vital Records Vital records document life events such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce. To order records online, you’ll need to have a valid ID, complete an online application, and pay a fee. Quick Links Use the links below to go directly to a service or agency page. Popular Topics Order a vital record Request vital records from other states Related Agencies Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Order a birth certificate for your REAL ID driver license or ID card You can use a copy of your birth certificate to verify your identity when getting a REAL ID. Learn more about REAL ID requirements Find vital record services and information Our state agencies can help you get the vital records you need. Vital record request and change permissions Birth certificates Death certificates Verification letters ID requirements Payments Record changes Delayed birth certificate registration For upcoming elections, a birth certificate may grant an Election Identification Certificate (EIC) If you don’t have an approved photo ID, you can bring an original, certified birth certificate to the polls in order to cast a regular ballot in any election. Learn how to request a certified birth certificate for voting purposes Learn how our agencies can help you Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Birth and death certificates and verifications Marriage and divorce verifications Disinterment permits and heirloom certificates About Us About Texas.gov Site Policies Privacy Policy Sitemap Services Apply/Renew Vehicle Registration Renew/Replace Driver License Request Driver Records Order Vital Records All Services Related Sites Texas Veterans Portal Texas Open Data Portal Texas Records and Information Locator (TRAIL) Support Help & Support Frequently Asked Questions Provide Feedback Copyright ©2021 State of Texas. All rights reserved. FacebookA logo that leads to an outside link to facebook.InstagramA logo that leads to an outside link to instagram.TwitterA blue logo from the social network twitter that leads to outside link.