To request a copy of a Birth or Death Record:
Only a qualified applicant with the proper identification may obtain a copy of a vital record. Vital records may be requested by
coming to our offices at 808 Hwy 77-A South in Yoakum or by mail using the birth/death certificate application. If you choose to
complete the application online and mail it into us, please read the instructions carefully to ensure timely processing of your request.
We do not recommend mailing vital records for security purposes; if they must be mailed, we suggest using a trackable
method such as certified mail, fedex, ups, etc. For mailing options, please contact our office as additional fees will apply.
Fee rates are set by the Texas Board of Health and are not mandated by the Texas Legislature. For any search where a record is not
found, the fee(s) paid are not refundable.
AS THE LOCAL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN APPLICANT AT ANY TIME. Details of
a qualified applicant and identification requirements are located within the links below.
Only a qualified applicant with the proper identification may obtain a copy of a vital record. Vital records may be requested by
coming to our offices at 808 Hwy 77-A South in Yoakum or by mail using the birth/death certificate application. If you choose to
complete the application online and mail it into us, please read the instructions carefully to ensure timely processing of your request.
We do not recommend mailing vital records for security purposes; if they must be mailed, we suggest using a trackable
method such as certified mail, fedex, ups, etc. For mailing options, please contact our office as additional fees will apply.
Fee rates are set by the Texas Board of Health and are not mandated by the Texas Legislature. For any search where a record is not
found, the fee(s) paid are not refundable.
AS THE LOCAL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN APPLICANT AT ANY TIME. Details of
a qualified applicant and identification requirements are located within the links below.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
| Identity Theft Informational Links Federal Trade Commission Justice U.S. Social Security Administration |
8.4 million adults were
victims of identity theft in
2007.
The total cost of identity
theft in 2007 was $49.3
billion dollars.
Nearly 85% of all victims of
identity theft find out about
their identity theft case in a
negative manner.
Unauthorized access to
checking accounts is the
fastest growing form of
identity theft.
On average, 49% of
individuals are unaware that
their identity has been stolen.
16% of victims state that it
was someone they know
stole their identity.
victims of identity theft in
2007.
The total cost of identity
theft in 2007 was $49.3
billion dollars.
Nearly 85% of all victims of
identity theft find out about
their identity theft case in a
negative manner.
Unauthorized access to
checking accounts is the
fastest growing form of
identity theft.
On average, 49% of
individuals are unaware that
their identity has been stolen.
16% of victims state that it
was someone they know
stole their identity.
The above statistics were
obtained from the Privacy
Rights Clearing House
website.
www.privacyrights.org.
obtained from the Privacy
Rights Clearing House
website.
www.privacyrights.org.
| Mexican Matricula Consular and/or Mexican Electoral Cards, Foreign Birth Records, International Drivers License and Non-Citizen social security cards WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION FOR BIRTH AND/OR DEATH RECORD REQUESTS Tarjetas de Matricula Mexicano Consular y Tarjetas de Electorales Mexicano NO Seran Acceptados para partidas de nacimiento o de muerte. |
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| 808 Hwy 77-A South PO Box 738 Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-6321 Fax #: (361) 293-3318 |
| Questions/Concerns? Contact us at (361) 293-6321 or send an email to tbowe@cityofyoakum.org |
| A BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS A VALUABLE LEGAL DOCUMENT. DO NOT LOSE OWNERSHIP OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY A STATE, LOCAL, OR COUNTY AGENCY. If a school, sports league, medical facility or other organization desires proof of birth; it is essential that you present the birth certificate for viewing as proof of birth, age and/or relationship ONLY. The requesting organization should NOT make a copy or keep a copy due to the amount of private information. Some government agencies such as the Social Security Administration or Passport Office require documents to be submitted with the application but later will return all such documentation to the owner. A birth certificate can only be issued 10 times within that individuals lifetime (Title 25, Texas Administrative Code). PLEASE NOTE: A hospital issued certificate of birth is not a legal document and generally is not accepted as proof of birth. |
| In order to view these forms/files, you must download Adobe Reader. |
| Fees For Vital Records Birth Certificates (Search or Issued Certificate) $23.00 each Election Identification Birth Certificate (Search or Issued Certificate) See description of this type of birth certificate at the bottom of this page $3.00 each Death Certificates (Search or Issued Certificate) $21.00 for 1st copy & $4.00 for each additional copy obtained at the same time on the same individual Fee rates are set by the Texas Board of Health and are not mandated by the Texas Legislature. For any search where a record is not found, the search fee is NOT refundable or transferable |
| USED AS IDENTIFICATION”. Only the person seeking an Election Identification Certificate can obtain their own birth |
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