Qualified Applicant

Only a QUALIFIED applicant may obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate.

The registrant - This is the person named in the record.

The parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, grandparent, legal guardian or managing conservator, or the registrant.

Legal representative, agent, or other person acting under contract for the registrant. Must provide legal documentation authorizing access.

Titus County Birth/Death Application

The applicant must provide the following information and show proper identification:

Birth Certificate - $23 per Certified Copy

*Must present a valid Driver's License or Government issued ID (ie. school, passport, incarcerated, military service, etc.)

Full name on birth certificate

Date and place of birth

Father's full name

Mother's maiden name

Name, address, and phone number of the requestor

Relationship to the person on the birth record

*Any Texas birth certificate may be immediately purchased in Titus County. This office uses a remote access system to the state's records dating from 1926 to present. Call to confirm for home births.

Death Certificate - $21 for First Copy/$4 for additional

Call to confirm prior to request.

Full name on death record

Date and place of death

Father's full name

Mother's maiden name

Name, address, and phone number of the requestor

Relationship to the person on the death record

*All deaths recorded in Titus County from 1903 to present are available.

Certificate by Mail

To obtain a birth or death certificate by mail, complete the application form and a copy of the applicant's valid driver's license or other valid picture identification, along with a certified check or United States money order payable to TITUS COUNTY CLERK. The application form and the notary form MUST be printed on separate pieces of paper. Do NOT print them two-sided on the same sheet of paper. Please provide a self addressed stamped envelope.