PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
Public Health District
Birth & Death Records / Vital Statistics
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Vital Statistics Division of the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is accepting appointments for birth and death certificates.
Appointments will be scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis. The Health District is constantly monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will release more information when services return to normal.
Please call 254-750-5462 to schedule your appointment.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Effective September 1, 2015, Senate Bill 200, article 5 amended Section 191.0031 of the Texas Health and Safety Code to state that a local registrar may not issue a certified copy of a record to a person who has applied for the record by mail, fax, or email unless the person has provided a notarized proof of identity.
NOTE: A NOTARIZED PROOF OF IDENTITY IS INCLUDED ON PAGE 2 OF THE BIRTH AND DEATH APPLICATION.
THE PROOF OF IDENTITY MUST BE COMPLETED TO OBTAIN A BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE BY MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL.
- Local records are available from 1910 to present as well as certified copies of birth certificates for births occurring in the state of Texas from 1926 to the present.
- Certified copies of birth certificates cost $23 each. Certified death certificates are $21 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy.
- Please include a photocopy of your driver's license or some proof of identification with the application.
Requests for additional information can be emailed
Note: E-mail requests will be answered at the earliest convenience.
To request a birth or death certificate, fill out the form below. This form can be either faxed or mailed.
Expedited services is available for birth and death certificates if needed. Requests are processed within 3-5 working days. The expedited service fee ensures the request will be processed the same day of receipt. The charge for the expedited service is $10.00.
Waco VitalChek
Online – Receive in 3 to 10 business days
- Website link: www.VitalChek.com.
- Payment: You must use a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). Processing and UPS shipping fees will be added.
- Processing and shipping: Order processing takes about 1 to 3 business days if your request is approved, plus UPS shipping within 2 business days OR regular US mail within 7 business days.
- Proof of identity: VitalChek may be able to verify your identity for you. If they cannot, you will be instructed to upload a copy of your current government-issued identification and proof of shipping address before your application can be processed. This will delay the processing and delivery time.
By Phone – Receive in 3 to 10 business days
- Call: VitalChek, our secure online agent, at 1-800-457-7586.
- Payment: You must use a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). Processing and UPS shipping fees will be added.
- Processing and shipping: Order processing takes about 2 to 3 business days for if your request is approved, plus UPS shipping within 2 business days OR regular US mail within 7 business days.
- Proof of identity: VitalChek may be able to verify your identity for you. If they cannot, you will be instructed to send a copy of your current government-issued identification and proof of shipping address before your application can be processed. This will delay the processing and delivery time.
Mail to:
Vital Statistics - Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
225 W. Waco Drive
Waco, Texas 76707
Fax to: (254) 750-5455
When faxing the application, please be sure to include a phone number. Our cashier will call for credit card information and process your payment.