Vital Statistics

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates

Our Vital Statistics office files all birth records for those occurring within the city limits of Abilene with some exceptions. Certified copies of these records may be obtained in person or by mail from the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District. Only qualified applicants will be allowed to purchase a birth certificate.

Cost

The cost for a Birth Certificate is $23 each, per name, per request. Forms submitted without payment in full will not be processed. The certificate(s) will be mailed back to you the next business day after the request has been received.

Applying

The following persons may apply:

Individual requesting his/her own birth certificate
Parent or guardian of the individual named on the certificate (A foster care appointment is not acceptable. Proof of guardianship must be submitted.)
Immediate family member. Proof of relation is required.

Acceptable Identification

Vital Statistics accepts the following form(s) of identification (ID)*:

Provide ONE (1) from GROUP A; OR
If you do not have one from Group A, provide TWO (2) from GROUP B; OR
If you do not have one from Group A or two from Group B, provide ONE (1) from GROUP B and TWO (2) from GROUP C.

For a full list of acceptable identification visit: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vs/identification.aspx

*The City of Abilene Health District does not accept car title or insurance as a form of identification.

Ordering

Order By Mail	Order in Person	Order Online
Print, fill out and submit a Birth Certificate MAIL IN Request Form (PDF) to: Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Vital Statistics Office 850 N. 6th St. Abilene, TX 79601 OR Write a letter of request to include all of the following: Applicant's name Applicant's relationship Applicant's return mailing address Date of birth The father's full name Mail-in requests must include the Notarized Identity Verification form The mother's full maiden name Name on the birth certificate Number of certificates requested Purpose of the request PLUS Payment in the form of check or money order made payable to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District. Photocopy of applicant's valid drivers license or state issued photo ID with a Notarized Identity Verification Form	Print, fill out and deliver a Birth Certificate Request Form (PDF) or come to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District at 850 N 6th Street in Abilene, Texas and complete a form. Payment in the form of cash, check or money order made payable to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District.	Visit our Vital Records portal and request a copy via the website.

Order By Mail

Order in Person

Order Online

Print, fill out and submit a Birth Certificate MAIL IN Request Form (PDF) to:
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District
Vital Statistics Office
850 N. 6th St.
Abilene, TX 79601

Write a letter of request to include all of the following:
- Applicant's name
- Applicant's relationship
- Applicant's return mailing address
- Date of birth
- The father's full name
- Mail-in requests must include the Notarized Identity Verification form
- The mother's full maiden name
- Name on the birth certificate
- Number of certificates requested
- Purpose of the request

PLUS

Payment in the form of check or money order made payable to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District.
Photocopy of applicant's valid drivers license or state issued photo ID with a Notarized Identity Verification Form

Print, fill out and deliver a Birth Certificate Request Form (PDF) or come to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District at 850 N 6th Street in Abilene, Texas and complete a form.
Payment in the form of cash, check or money order made payable to the Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District.