Application Mailing Addresses

Regular Processing

Use this address for regular processing to avoid delays.

Texas Vital Statistics
Department of State Health Services
P.O. Box 12040
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Expedited Processing

Must be sent through an overnight mail service.

Texas Vital Statistics
MC 2096
Department of State Health Services
1100 W. 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756

Subpoenas

Subpoenas for vital records must be sent via certified mail to:

Department of State Health Services
Attn: Office of General Counsel, MC 1919
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347

If a subpoena requires witness testimony, it must be served in person at the Robert Moreton Building, 1100 W. 49th St, Austin, Texas 78756.

Subpoenas from law enforcement may be sent to VitalStatisticsSubpoenas@hhs.texas.gov

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