Welcome to our Vital Statistics service. We provide birth certificates for individuals born in Texas and death records specifically for Amarillo. Explore this page to understand the process for obtaining these vital documents.

Vital Stats Contact Information

• In-Person
  City Hall, 601  S Buchanan St
  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Phone:  806-378-9344
• Live Chat: Click here to chat online (available during office hours)

Birth Certificates

How to Request an Amarillo Birth Certificate

Online   — Click here to request a certificate (additional fee)

Mail — Click here for a mail-in application

In-Person — Receive a Birth Certificate the same day.
Click here for acceptable identification to bring with you

Note: You can only order 10 birth certificates in a lifetime. 

Due to changing state laws, a county or city-issued birth certificate may not be accepted by DMV departments in some states. If your state requires a state-issued birth certificate, you can order from the State of Texas at dshs.state.tx.us/vs .

Who is eligible to order a Birth Certificate?

• Self
• Parents
• Children of a registrant,  over 18 years old 
• Grandparents
• Siblings over 18 years old
• Spouse with the same last name, or must provide a certified marriage license or certificate

How to Request a Texas Birth Certificate

If you are needing to request a Birth Certificate from another area of Texas, you will need to fill out an original/long form request. Note: Processing can take three to six months. There is an order limit of 10 birth certificates in a lifetime.

Online — Click here to request a certificate

Death Certificates

If you need a death certificate for someone who passed away in Amarillo, our department can assist with that request.

How to Request an Amarillo Death Certificate

Online   — Click here to request a certificate (additional fee)

Mail — Click here for a mail-in application

In-Person — Receive a Death Certificate the same day. 
Click here for acceptable identification to bring with you

Who is eligible to order a Death Certificate?

• Parents
• Children over 18 years old
• Grandparents
• Siblings over 18 years old
• Spouse with the same last name, or must provide a certified marriage license or certificate

Acknowledgement of Paternity

In cases where the father is not listed on the birth certificate, certified services are available to add the father to the certificate.

This service is available by appointment only. Appointments are held in a private office where the documents are signed.

Requirements

• Both parents must be present
• Photo identification for each parent
  Click here for acceptable identification to bring with you

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 806-378-3044.

Home Birth Certificates

If your child was born outside of a hospital or midwife setting, here's what you need to know to obtain a birth certificate.

Midwife Assisted Births

• The midwife will file the necessary paperwork with the state.

Doctor Assisted Births

• The doctor will file the required documentation with the state.

In cases where the baby is taken to a doctor after birth, and the child was born alive:

• The doctor will provide details such as the time of birth and any necessary documentation.
• The registrar will file this information with the state.

For further assistance or clarification, please contact your doctor.