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Birth & Death Records

Our City Clerk serves as the local registrar for births, deaths, and fetal deaths that occur in Bexar County.

  • Birth records are available from 1897
  • Death records from 1873
  • Fetal death records from 1952
  • Privacy Policy Notice(PDF, 136KB)

Request a Birth Certificate

View requirements and fees for records. Learn how to submit your birth certificate request.

Request a Death Certificate

View requirements and fees for records. Learn how to submit a death certificate request.

Search Vital Records Index

The Vital Records Index lets you search for births and deaths in Bexar County.

File an Acknowledgement of Paternity

An Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) allows parents who aren't married to establish legal paternity. Learn more about the AOP process and how to file.

Register a Home Birth

If a baby is born without a medical professional in the City of San Antonio or Bexar County, the parent must register for a birth certificate. Learn what information is required and how to get started.

Funeral Home Requests

Instructions on how funeral homes can request a Death Certificate or Burial Transit Permit.

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