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 Harris 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 Harris serves all of the following towns and cities in Texas:
- Baytown
- Bellaire
- Bunker Hill Village
- Deer Park
- El Lago
- Galena Park
- Hedwig Village
- Hilshire Village
- Houston
- Humble
- Hunters Creek Village
- Jacinto City
- Jersey Village
- Katy
- La Porte
- Morgan's Point
- Nassau Bay
- Pasadena
- Piney Point Village
- Shoreacres
- South Houston
- Southside Place
- Spring Valley Village
- Taylor Lake Village
- Tomball
- Webster
- West University Place
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Texas such as Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County, Travis County, Collin County, then you can follow this link.
Harris County Vital Statistics
Harris County, Texas, is home to a population of approximately 4.7 million residents, making it one of the most populous counties in the United States. In recent statistics, the county saw about 65,000 births, while the number of deaths was around 28,000, contributing to a life expectancy of 78.5 years. Marriage remains an important part of life here, with around 22,000 marriages recorded, alongside about 10,000 divorces. In terms of health, the infant mortality rate stands at 5.5 per 1,000 live births, indicating ongoing efforts in maternal and child health within the community. For those seeking detailed information on these vital records, including birth and death records or marriage statistics, there are resources available to help you understand the vital records information for Harris County. We encourage you to explore more about the local vital records office to access this engaging data.