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1. What year do your birth and death records start?

Records for McLennan County start in 1903.

2. What information do I need in order to request a birth/death certificate by mail?

You will need to send in a completed application form & a copy of your ID.  View our Order Request page for a list of required information.

Order Request

3. Can I get my birth certificate there if I was born in another county in Texas?

No, we only have certificates for births & deaths that occurred in the rural areas of McLennan County. The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District (254-750-5462) may be able to produce a birth certificate from another county.

4. Can my aunt, uncle, cousin, niece or friend apply for my birth certificate for me?

No, only immediate family can apply for your birth certificate (mother, father, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother).

5. How do I get my name legally changed on my birth certificate?

You will have to go through the District Clerk to get a legal name change.