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1. Can I get a birth certificate if I was born outside the State of Texas?

No. We can only print birth certificates for those born in the state of Texas. Access the Center for Disease Control (CDC) resource on where to write for vital records, for more information. Where to write for vital records.

2. How do I change something on a birth certificate?

You will need to complete the Application to Amend Certificate of Birth. Sign the application in front of a notary and mail it to the Texas Department of State Health Services:
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711 Application to Amend Certificate of Birth

3. Can I purchase a birth certificate by phone?

No. We do not accept any payments or applications via telephone, email, or fax.