The Laredo Vital Statistics office hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

All Birth and Death records requested are issued within the same day.

Fees:

Requirements to obtain a Birth or Death Certificate

You must be a qualified applicant

·         Qualified applicant is the registrant (person on record)

·         An immediate family member (parents, grandparents, or siblings)

·         Spouses (a marriage license will be required)

·         Legal Guardian (proper documentation is required)

·         Legal Representative (proper documentation is required)

Proper identification is required:

·         Current State-issued driver’s license

·         State/city/county ID card

·         Government employment badge or card

·         Prison ID

·         Military ID

·         Passport (any country)

OR

Two official documents that bear the signature of the applicant (e.g. Social Security card, Voter’s Registration card, Hunting/fishing license, Library card, Student ID, Income Tax Forms 1040EZ, 1040A, or 1040)

Apply in person:

Applications for obtaining a Birth and/or Death certificate are issued daily, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

APPLICATION FOR APPLYING IN PERSON - Download Application

Apply on-line:

Born in Laredo but live outside city or the state  http://www.vitalchek.com

Born in Texas can apply with the Department of State Health Services (Austin) http://www.texasonline.com

Contact number:    1-888-963-7111

Apply by mail:

Mail in completed application for request of a Birth or Death Record

APPLICATON FOR MAIL IN REQUEST - Download Application

Copy of current Identification for applicant is needed.  Acceptable types of identification are listed above.

Send a money order for the type of certified copy being requested plus $5.42 for mailing of certificate by certified mail.

Mail to:

City of Laredo Health Department

Vital Statistics Office

P.O. Box 2337

Laredo, Texas  78044-2337

Amendment to a Birth or Death Certificate

The most common change made to a birth certificate is the addition of the father’s name.  This change to a certificate can be made by submitting the Application for a New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage Form (VS-166) (http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/reqproc/amendparentage.shtm)signed by both parents in the presence of a notary public with one of the following documents:

·         Certified copy of a marriage license between the mother and the biological father

·         Properly completed State of Texas Acknowledgement of Paternity Form (VS-159.1)

·         Certified copy of a court decree establishing parentage between the child and the biological father

Helpful Sites:

Establishing Paternity

Texas Secretary of State

Passport/Passcard Information

Vital Statistics Office

Telephone (956) 795-4929

Fax (956) 795-2025