How long will obtaining a birth certificate copy take?
- Request made in person will be processed immediately
- Requests made by mail will be processed and mailed withing 3 days.


For expedited service (overnight), you must contact the Texas Department of Health in Austin, Texas at 512-458-7111.


Note: Processing times are approximate and may vary depending on workload as well as circumstances beyond our control.

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