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.
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The Bowie 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 Bowie serves all of the following towns and cities in Texas:
- De Kalb
- Hooks
- Leary
- Maud
- New Boston
- Red Lick
- Redwater
- Texarkana
- Wake Village
- Boston
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.
Bowie County Vital Statistics
Bowie County, Texas, is home to a total population of approximately 19,805 residents. In this community, there were 253 births over the past year, contributing to the ongoing growth of the county. Meanwhile, 173 individuals passed away, highlighting the importance of understanding local health trends. Marriage statistics indicate that 90 new marriages occurred, while 36 divorces took place, offering insight into the family dynamics within the area. The average life expectancy in Bowie County stands at 76.5 years, reflecting health-related trends that residents may find valuable. Additionally, the infant mortality rate is recorded at 7.1 per 1,000 live births, which is a key statistic for assessing community health. For those interested in obtaining birth and death records, as well as marriage statistics and other vital records information, we invite you to explore further resources available through the local vital records office.