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 Kaufman 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 Kaufman serves all of the following towns and cities in Texas:
- Combine
- Cottonwood
- Crandall
- Forney
- Grays Prairie
- Kaufman
- Kemp
- Mabank
- Oak Grove
- Oak Ridge
- Post Oak Bend City
- Rosser
- Talty
- Terrell
- Wilson
- Scurry
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.
Kaufman County Vital Statistics
Kaufman County, Texas, boasts a total population of approximately 128,659 residents. In recent statistics, the area recorded 1,535 births, reflecting the ongoing contributions to the community's growth. However, with 1,129 recorded deaths, the balance of life is evident. The county also saw 1,200 marriages and 657 divorces, illustrating the various stages of family life that residents experience. An important aspect of community health is reflected in the infant mortality rate, which stands at 6.7 per 1,000 live births, while the average life expectancy in Kaufman County is about 78.5 years, providing insight into the longevity of its citizens. Such vital records information is crucial for understanding the demographic trends and health statistics of the area. For those interested in exploring detailed birth and death records, marriage statistics, and other vital records, we invite you to learn more about the local vital records office.