Applications
Hamilton County only accepts Original, wet signature documents. Please either mail in this application along with the appropriate fee or bring it into the Office for recording.
Birth and Death Certificates
Hamilton County Birth and Certificate Application- BY Mail NOTARIZED and mailed to the County Clerk's Office
Birth and Death Certificate Application in Person - Must be filled out and submitted IN PERSON at the County Clerk's Office
Birth Certificates (application must be completed) $23 each
Death Certificates (application must be completed) $21 first page, $4 each additional
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES / Actas de nacimiento
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State of Texas Only
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Certificate/County Clerk Fee
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Local Government Code 118.015(a), TAC § 181.22, HSC
191.0045
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$20.00
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Vital Statistics Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.80
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Vital Statistics Preservation Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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TOTAL
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$23.00
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DEATH CERTIFICATES /
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Actas de defunción |
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Hamilton County Records Only
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Search/Certificate/County Clerk Fee
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Local Government Code 118.015(a), TAC § 181.22(b)(s), HSC
191.0045
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$20.00
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Vital Statistics Preservation Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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TOTAL
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$21.00
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Each Additional Copy $4.00
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Order at the same time
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County Clerk Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$3.00
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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A long form birth certificate is the most comprehensive certified birth record. It is a copy of the original birth certificate. It will also show a history of corrections that have been made to the birth record. A long form birth certificate is often required to obtain:
- U.S. Passport
- Dual citizenship
- Driver license
A short form or certified abstract of the birth record will only show current information for the individual’s name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, and name of parent(s). This form will not show a history of corrections. A short form birth certificate can be used for:
- School and/or sports registration
- Employment requirements
- Driver license
Attention: The maximum number of Birth Certificates that can be ordered per person, per lifetime is TEN (10).
| Who can obtain a birth certificate? |
¿Quién puede obtener una acta nacimiento?
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| The individual |
El individuo
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| An adult child |
Un hijo adulto
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| A parent (listed on the birth certificate) |
padre/madre (si está en la acta nacimiento)
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| Spouse |
Esposo/esposa |
| A brother/sister |
hermano/hermana
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| A grandparent |
Abuelo/abuela |
| a legal guardian or representative with proof of guardianship or attorney |
Un tutor o representante legal con prueba de tutela o relación abogado-cliente
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After 75-years a birth certificate is public record and anyone can obtain a copy; they are still required to fill out the application and present identification. Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 191.004(c)
Después de 75 años, el acta de nacimiento se convierte en registro público y cualquier persona puede obtener una copia; aún es necesario completar la solicitud y presentar una identificación. Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 191.004(c)
Acceptable Identification for death and birth certificates (ID)
Documentos de identificación aceptables para actas de nacimiento o defunción
Acceptable Identification for Birth Certificates
Documentos de identificación aceptables
| Who can obtain a death certificate? |
¿Quién puede obtener un acta de defunción?
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| Funeral director |
Director de una funeraria
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| An adult child |
Un hijo adulto
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| A parent |
Padre/madre |
| Spouse |
esposo/esposa |
| A brother/ sister |
Hermano/hermana |
| A grandparent |
Abuelo/abuela |
| A legal guardian or representative with proof of guardianship or attorney-client relationship |
Un tutor o representante legal con prueba de tutela o relación abogado-cliente
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| The informant listed on the death certificate |
El informante que esta en el acta de defunción
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After 25-years a death certificate is public record and anyone can obtain a copy; they are still required to fill out the application and present identification. Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 191.004(c)
Después de 25 años, El acta de defunción se convierte en un registro público y cualquier persona puede obtener una copia; aún se requiere que complete la solicitud y presente una identificación. Loc. Gov't Code Sec. 191.004(c)
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Marriage License / Licencia de matrimonio
The Hamilton County Clerk's office does not provide the service of marrying couples. We will provide the Marriage Certificate that needs to be filled out by the officiant performing the ceremony, and returned to our office. Appointments not necessary to obtain license, but make sure you get to the office before 3:30 pm.
** In the State of Texas, a marriage license is valid for ninety (90) days from issuance with a seventy-two (72) hour waiting period until the license becomes valid. The marriage license may be used anywhere in the state of Texas.
Obtaining a Marriage License
Marriage License $71
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MARRIAGE LICENSE without Texas Premarital Education Certificate
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License Fee (ML/CC $30.00, ML/ST $20.00) (ML/FTF $10.00)
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Local Government Code § 118.011(a)(7)
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$50.00
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Records Management
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Local Government Code § 118.011(b)(2)
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$10.00
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Records Archive Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(f)
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$10.00
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Vital Statistics Preservation Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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72 hour waiting period from date of application before the license can be used. TOTAL
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$71.00
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Twogether Completion Certificate Marriage license
Twogether completion certificate marriage license $11
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MARRIAGE LICENSE with Texas Premarital Education Certificate
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License Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(a)(7)
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$ waived
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Records Management
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Local Government Code § 118.011(b)(2)
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$10.00
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Records Archive Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(f)
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$0.00
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Vital Statistics Preservation Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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TOTAL
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$11.00
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Copies of Marriage License / Copias de acta de matrimonio
Certified Copy Request for Marriage License
Copies of Marriage License (certified) $21
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CERTIFIED COPY of MARRIAGE LICENSE: Hamilton County Records Only
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Clerk’s Certification Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(a)(3)
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$20.00
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Page Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(a)(4)
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$1.00
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TOTAL
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$21.00
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Informal Marriage License
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INFORMAL MARRIAGE LICENSE
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License Fee (ML/CC $12.50, ML/ST $12.50)
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Local Government Code § 118.011(a)(8)
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$25.00
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Records Management
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Local Government Code § 118.011(b)(2)
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$10.00
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Records Archive Fee
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Local Government Code § 118.011(f)
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$10.00
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Vital Statistics Preservation Fee
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HSC § 191.0045
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$1.00
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TOTAL
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$46.00
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Military
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MILITARY DISCHARGE (DD214)
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Filing
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Local Government Code §192.002(b)
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No Charge
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Certified Copy
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Texas Government Code § 603.003(a)
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No Charge
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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