Texas Birth Certificate Application (Form VS-140) (VS-140)
Official state formForm VS-140Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form VS-140 is the mail application for a certified copy of a Texas birth record, filed with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics Section (DSHS - VSS).
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record
- Immediate family: a child, spouse, parent, sibling, grandparent or guardian
- A legal guardian or legal representative, with proof
- Anyone else with legal documentation of a direct, tangible interest
What to send with it
- The original completed and signed application, notarized for mail orders
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the fee
- Proof of guardianship or legal representation, if applicable
Where to send it
- Mail to
- DSHS - VSS P.O. Box 12040 Austin, TX 78711-2040
- State fee
- $22 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- About 6 to 8 weeks by mail
- Source
- Official government page