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''[[User:Batsondl/Sandbox Strategy 1|How to Find United States Birth Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Texas Births''''' | |||
Statewide registration of births began in 1903 in Texas. | Statewide registration of births began in 1903 in Texas. | ||
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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br> | :<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Births before 1873]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1911|Births from 1873 thru 1902]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Virginia Birth Records#Births_after_1911|Births after 1902]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[ | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[User:HardestyPN/Sandbox Births Estimating|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span> | ||
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'''[[ | '''[[User:BatsonDL/Sandbox 5|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]''' | ||
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| align="center" colspan="3" | | | align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give birth information:''' | ||
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== '''Births from 1873 thru 1902''' == | == '''Births from 1873 thru 1902''' == | ||
As early as 1873, some counties and towns began recording births in Texas. Delayed birth records aka "probate births" also exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[ | As early as 1873, some counties and towns began recording births in Texas. Delayed birth records aka "probate births" also exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | ||
For births that exist during the time period, try the following database: | For births that exist during the time period, try the following database: | ||
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| FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete | | FamilySearch - '''Free'''; index only; incomplete | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?''' | ||
| [[ | | [[User:Batsondl/Sandbox 7|Tips for searching indexes]] | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''No birth record for your ancestor?''' | ||
| [[ | | [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|Other records with birth information]] | ||
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==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
With approximate birth years and places, write to the appropriate county recorder to obtain birth records during this period. | With approximate birth years and places, write to the appropriate county recorder to obtain birth records during this period. | ||
Delayed birth records are available at the [http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ Texas State Library and Archives]. | Delayed birth records are available at the [http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ Texas State Library and Archives]. | ||
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.''''' | <br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.''''' | ||
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== '''Births after 1902''' == | == '''Births after 1902''' == | ||
Statewide registration of births began in | Statewide registration of births began in 1912 in Virginia. Currently, there are no online indexes to Virginia births from 1912 to the present. | ||
==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ==== | ||
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://www. | With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file) or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/virginia VitalChek].<br> | ||
<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last | <br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be: | ||
:*The person on the certificate | :*The person on the certificate | ||
:*The parent of the person on the certificate | :*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate | ||
:* | :*The spouse of the person on the certificate | ||
:*The child of the person on the certificate | |||
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate | |||
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate | :*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate | ||
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate | :*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate | ||
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until | ::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth. | ||
'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[ | '''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find Texas Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Texas Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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=== Related Wiki Articles === | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
:*[[ | :*[[User:BatsonDL/Sandbox 5|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]] | ||
:*[[United States Record | :*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]] | ||
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | :*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] | ||
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | :*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | ||
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:01, 30 April 2013
How to Find United States Birth Records 
Texas Births
Statewide registration of births began in 1903 in Texas.
Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Births before 1873[edit | edit source]
Before 1873, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.
| Records that give birth information: | ||
Births from 1873 thru 1902[edit | edit source]
As early as 1873, some counties and towns began recording births in Texas. Delayed birth records aka "probate births" also exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.
For births that exist during the time period, try the following database:
| Includes Index Only | ||||
| Texas Births, 1840-1981 | FamilySearch - Free; index only; incomplete | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the index? | Tips for searching indexes | |||
| No birth record for your ancestor? | Other records with birth information | |||
Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
With approximate birth years and places, write to the appropriate county recorder to obtain birth records during this period.
Delayed birth records are available at the Texas State Library and Archives.
There are no restrictions on these records.
Births after 1902[edit | edit source]
Statewide registration of births began in 1912 in Virginia. Currently, there are no online indexes to Virginia births from 1912 to the present.
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
With full names, dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the Virginia Division of Vital Records (PDF file) or VitalChek.
Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:
- The person on the certificate
- The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
- The spouse of the person on the certificate
- The child of the person on the certificate
- The sibling of the person on the certificate
- The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
- Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
- NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.