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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. |
Vital Records |
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. |
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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 |