Texas Department of Health/Region 7

City of Temple

County of Bell

State of Texas

Local Office

The Texas Department of Health/Region 7's Office issues certified copies of Bell birth certificates, Bell death certificates and Bell marriage records for events that occurred in Bell, Texas. You may order copies of Bell vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Texas state page for a full list of available offices.

Texas Department of Health/Region 7 Map

Direction Walk-in 254-778-6744

About Texas Department of Health/Region 7

Texas is the second-largest state in the United States by population, and it is located in the south-central region of the country. Its borders are made up of Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, Louisiana to the east, New Mexico to the southeast, and Mexico to the south.

According to a 2020 census, Texas's population is 29,145,505. The state's main counties are Harris, Travis, Houston, Dallas, El Paso County, and Collin County. Houston is Texas' largest city with 2,304,580 inhabitants as of 2020 and Austin is the capital.

Vital records are held at the Texas Vital Records Department of State Health in Austin. The department office has housed birth and marriage records since 1903. Divorce and death records are not available at the state office, and must be requested from on the internet.

Opening Hours

Monday7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Friday7:45 am - 5:00 pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Texas Department of Health/Region 7 Services

Birth Certificate State Fee2$2

Death Certificate State Fee$20

Texas Department of Health/Region 7 FAQs

Copies of Texas birth records can only be solicited by the person on the certificate or by an immediate family member such as a grandparent, spouse, or adult child.
It will take 6-8 weeks for your birth certificate application to be processed in the state of Texas.
Your application could be delayed or even canceled if it does not include the correct documentation or payment.
It is also possible to save time by visiting our online Vital Records office database to find the office nearest you.
For an official copy of a Texas birth certificate, 22 dollars must be made payable to the Texas Vital Records Department of State Health Services via personal check or money order.
Additional copies requested of the birth certificate will also come with a 22-dollar fee.
If you choose a rush service, you will also need to pay an additional amount of $5.
If you do not provide the accurate amount will result in delays or the cancellation of your birth certificate request.
Texas birth certificate applications must be notarized by a notary public before being sent in.
In addition to the notary’s signature, a valid form of identification is also required with your birth certificate application. Only certain forms of ID will be accepted.
You may submit a photocopy of one of the photo IDs below along with your application for a Texas birth certificate:
- Driver’s license
- State ID card
- U.S. or foreign passport
- Military ID card
- Green card
- Employment Authorization Document(EAD)
- Concealed handgun license
- Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
It’s also possible to submit a photocopy of any two of the following forms of ID:
- Birth certificate
- Medical insurance card
- Veterans Affairs card
- Student ID card
- Form I-94 with current visa
- Foreign photo ID
- Signed social security card
- Company/Work ID
Whichever form of ID you choose should not be expired.