Applications for Birth and Death Certificates are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications will NOT be accepted after 4:30 p.m.

The Vital Records Office remains open from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions. Requests for verification by phone are NOT accepted.

CITY HALL - Vital Records Office
101 West Abram Street, 1st Floor
Arlington, TX 76010

The City of Arlington Vital Records Office is responsible for ensuring that every birth and death occurring in the city limits of Arlington is properly registered and submitted to the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit for recording. This office has birth records for all Texas births from 1903 to present. Death records after April 1971 may also be obtained in this office.

• Request a Copy of a Birth or Death Certificate Online

The City of Arlington Vital Records Office does not accept credit cards for online orders; however, for your convenience, online requests can be processed through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its website at www.vitalchek.com/arlington-express-vital-records.aspx, or by phone at 1-800-255-2414. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. 

Birth Certificate Applications

• Mail Application
• In Person Application

Death Certificate Applications

• Mail Application
• In Person Application

For questions or additional information regarding fees, please contact the Texas Department of State Health Services at 1-888-963-7111 or visit their website at www.dshs.state.tx.us.

For more information on Birth and Death Certificates, the Vital Records Office can be contacted by phone at 817-459-6234, by fax at 817-459-6773 or by e-mail at [email protected].