Birth Certificates/Death Certificates:
To get a copy of a birth or death certificate, please fill out the Application for Birth Record or Application for Death Record.
Fees
Birth Certificates – $23
Death Certificates – $21 plus $3 for each additional death certificate ordered at the same time
Guidelines
Only qualified applicants can obtain a certified copy of a confidential record. A qualified applicant includes:
- The person whose record is being requested
- An immediate family member of the person, either by blood, marriage, or adoption
- The person’s guardian, legal agent, or representative
- A person showing direct and tangible interest in the record to implement a law or to protect personal property
Birth records are kept confidential for 75 years. Death records are kept confidential for 25 years.
Tips
- Do not surrender your birth certificate to anyone unless you know it will be returned to you
- Do not carry a birth certificate in your wallet or purse except when needed
Contact
Jimmie Patterson, Supervisor
Email
130 S. 9th St.
Slaton, TX 79364
Ph: (806) 828-2000
Fx: (806) 828-2002
Lobby Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drive-up Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
