Welcome to the Wharton County Clerk's vital records online ordering system. Online requests will be processed during normal business hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
This is an official request for a Vital Record from the Wharton County Clerk's Office. Vital records include birth (including home births), death, and marriages that occured within Wharton County. The information contained in this request should be considered private. Please complete all information in full and then finalize the order process through payment of the 'order fee'.
Please note the following:
- Birth records for Wharton County are available back to 1904.
- If you were not born within the State of Texas we are not able to access your birth certificate. You will need to contact the state where you were born. We only issue if you were born in Wharton County.
- Death Records are available only for decedents who died within the Wharton County limits dating back to 1904.
A long form birth certificate is the most comprehensive certified birth record. It is a copy of the original birth certificate. It will also show a history of corrections that have been made to the birth record. A long form birth certificate is often required to obtain:
- U.S. Passport
- Dual citizenship
- Driver license
A short form or certified abstract of the birth record will only show current information for the individual’s name, date of birth, place of birth, sex, and name of parent(s). This form will not show a history of corrections. A short form birth certificate can be used for:
- School and/or sports registration
- Employment requirements
- Driver license
Attention: The maximum number of Birth Certificates that can be ordered per person, per lifetime is TEN (10).
Processing of Applications:
- You will receive an email notification when your application has successfully been submitted into the online ordering system.
- You will receive a second email notification and a phone call if our office has notified you of needed documents or questions regarding your order.
- Once your application has been Approved, a confirmation email will be sent to notify you that your document is ready for pick-up, or will be mailed the following business day.
- If your application has been Denied, you will be notified by email. The service fee and any related credit card fees are considered NON-REFUNDABLE. The remaining Payment Amount (certificate fees, shipping fees) will be refunded back to the applicant's credit card or bank account.
* Warning: The penalty for knowingly making a false statement in this form can be 2-10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000 (Health and Safety Code 195.003)
Attention:
The State Office is requiring that all applicants upload a form of identification when submitting their application. Click on the button below for information on the forms of identification acceptable.
Click here for list of forms of identification
Click below to see who is eligible to request a birth/death certificate, as there are restrictions:
Click here for FAQs on applying for a Birth/Death Certificate
The Following Vital Records May Be Requested Online:
| Certified Birth Certificate |
$23.00 each |
| Certified Death Certificate |
$21.00 |
| Certified Copy of a Marriage Record |
$21.00 each |
* An additional Non-Refundable $5 Service Fee and Credit Card Processing Fee will be applied to all online orders.
* An additional Non-Refundable $0.75 VitalVerify Fee will be applied to all 'delivery' orders.
Shipping and Pickup Options
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Standard Shipping - Regular US Postal Service
Please allow 3-6 weeks for your document to be delivered to you. |
$1.00 |
You will be asked to select the method of receiving the certificates during the application. You will be notified by us once we have processed your application and the certificates are out for mail or ready for pickup.
For More Information, Contact:
Wharton County Clerk
Vital Records Division
309 E. Milam St., Suite 700
Wharton, TX 77488
Phone: 979-532-2381
Fax: 979-532-8426
Email: dawn.ochoa@co.wharton.tx.us
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM