A BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS A VALUABLE LEGAL DOCUMENT. DO NOT LOSE OWNERSHIP OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE
ISSUED BY A STATE, LOCAL, OR COUNTY AGENCY.
If a school, sports league, medical facility or other organization desires proof of birth; it is essential that you
present the birth certificate for viewing as proof of birth, age and/or relationship ONLY. The requesting
organization should NOT make a copy or keep a copy due to the amount of private information. Some government
agencies such as the Social Security Administration or Passport Office require documents to be submitted with
the application but later will return all such documentation to the owner.
A birth certificate can only be issued 10 times within that individuals lifetime (Title 25, Texas Administrative Code).
PLEASE NOTE: A hospital issued certificate of birth is not a legal document and generally is not accepted as proof
of birth.
ISSUED BY A STATE, LOCAL, OR COUNTY AGENCY.
If a school, sports league, medical facility or other organization desires proof of birth; it is essential that you
present the birth certificate for viewing as proof of birth, age and/or relationship ONLY. The requesting
organization should NOT make a copy or keep a copy due to the amount of private information. Some government
agencies such as the Social Security Administration or Passport Office require documents to be submitted with
the application but later will return all such documentation to the owner.
A birth certificate can only be issued 10 times within that individuals lifetime (Title 25, Texas Administrative Code).
PLEASE NOTE: A hospital issued certificate of birth is not a legal document and generally is not accepted as proof
of birth.
To request a copy of a Birth or Death Record:
Only a qualified applicant with the proper identification may obtain a copy of a vital record. Vital records may be
requested by coming to our offices at 808 Hwy 77-A South in Yoakum or by mail using the birth/death certificate
application. If you choose to complete the application online and mail it into us, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure timely processing of your request.
AS THE LOCAL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN APPLICANT AT ANY TIME. WE
ENCOURAGE YOU TO CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AND PROPER
IDENTIFICATION SO YOU UNDERSTAND THE GUIDELINES.
Only a qualified applicant with the proper identification may obtain a copy of a vital record. Vital records may be
requested by coming to our offices at 808 Hwy 77-A South in Yoakum or by mail using the birth/death certificate
application. If you choose to complete the application online and mail it into us, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure timely processing of your request.
AS THE LOCAL REGISTRAR’S OFFICE, WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN APPLICANT AT ANY TIME. WE
ENCOURAGE YOU TO CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR A QUALIFIED APPLICANT AND PROPER
IDENTIFICATION SO YOU UNDERSTAND THE GUIDELINES.
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| 808 Hwy 77-A South PO Box 738 Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-6321 Fax #: (361) 293-5589 |
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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| Vital records |
| Identity Theft Informational Links Federal Trade Commission U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Social Security Administration |
8.4 million adults were victims of
identity theft in 2007.
The total cost of identity theft in
2007 was $49.3 billion dollars.
Nearly 85% of all victims of
identity theft find out about their
identity theft case in a negative
manner.
Unauthorized access to checking
accounts is the fastest growing
form of identity theft.
On average, 49% of individuals
are unaware that their identity
has been stolen.
16% of victims state that it was
someone they know stole their
identity.
identity theft in 2007.
The total cost of identity theft in
2007 was $49.3 billion dollars.
Nearly 85% of all victims of
identity theft find out about their
identity theft case in a negative
manner.
Unauthorized access to checking
accounts is the fastest growing
form of identity theft.
On average, 49% of individuals
are unaware that their identity
has been stolen.
16% of victims state that it was
someone they know stole their
identity.
The above statistics were obtained
from the Privacy Rights Clearing
House website. www.privacyrights.org.
from the Privacy Rights Clearing
House website. www.privacyrights.org.
| Questions/Concerns? Contact us at the phone number above or send an email to gbjiral@cityofyoakum.org or tbowe@cityofyoakum.org |
| Mexican Matricula Consular and/or Mexican Electoral Cards WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION FOR BIRTH AND/OR DEATH RECORD REQUESTS Tarjetas de Matricula Mexicano Consular y Tarjetas de Electorales Mexicano NO Seran Acceptados para partidas de nacimiento o de muerte. |
Information contained on this page was updated on May 14, 2009