Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Texas: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.
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The Austin County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Austin serves all of the following towns and cities in Texas:
- Bellville
- Industry
- San Felipe
- Sealy
- Wallis
- Brazos Country
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Texas such as Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County, Travis County, then you can follow this link.
Austin County Vital Statistics
Austin County, Texas, is home to a population of approximately 1,040,000 residents. In recent statistics, there were around 15,000 births recorded, alongside 6,000 deaths, reflecting a thriving community. The area also saw about 7,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces, indicating a steady flow of interpersonal relationships forming and dissolving over the year. The average life expectancy in Austin County is an impressive 81.5 years, which speaks to the health and well-being of its residents. Additionally, the infant mortality rate stands at 6.5 per 1,000 live births, highlighting the importance of health resources available to new parents and families. For those seeking more detailed insights or specific vital records information such as birth and death records or marriage statistics, we encourage you to explore the local vital records office for comprehensive assistance.