​Types of Certificates

Death

Available for deaths that occurred in the City of Dallas from April 1983 to present.  A Certificate of Death is a vital document that records a person's death and must be filed within ten (10) days of the date of death for every death in Texas. It must be filed with the local registrar in the district where the death occurred or the body was found. HSC 193.003(a)

Long Form Birth

Available for births that occurred in the City of Dallas from April 1983 to present. This is the most comprehensive 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. This birth certificate is often used for: 

  • U.S. Passport
  • Driver's license (in most U.S. states)
  • Dual citizenship
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Abstract Short Form Birth

Available for births that occurred in the State of Texas from 1926 to present. This is a summary of the birth record. This birth certificate will only show current information for the registrant's name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, and name of parent(s). This form will not show a history of corrections.  This birth certificate is often used for:

  • School and/or sports registration

  • Employment requirements

  • Insurance requirements

  • Texas DL/ID renewals

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Important Notice 


Please contact DALLAS COUNTY CLERK if the birth or death for your request occurred in one of the cities listed below.  Long Form Birth Certifictes and Death Certificates are NOT available at our location for the following cities:

​Addison
​Farmers Branch
​Las Colinas
​Balch Springs
​Garland
​Mesquite
​Carrollton (1996-Present)
​Glenn Heights
​Richardson (1996-Present)
​Cedar Hill
​Grand Prairie (1996-Present)
​Rowlett
​Cockrell Hill
​Highland Park
​Sachse
​Coppell
​Hutchins
​Seagoville
​DeSoto
​Irving
​Sunnyvale
​Duncanville
​Lancaster
​University Park


Wilmer/Wylie