Do I need a notary for the Birth and Death Certificate Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it.

What information does the application request?

It asks for information about the record and applicant, the applicant’s relationship to the person named on the record, and the reason for the request.

What supporting documents should I provide?

The form describes identification and supporting-document requirements. Review the application and provide the documents that apply to your request.

McAllen, TX · Hidalgo County

No notary required

Birth and Death Certificate Application

This application is for people requesting a birth or death certificate and provides information about the applicant, the record, and supporting identification.

What this form is

Use this application to request a birth or death certificate. It asks for details about the requested record, the applicant’s name and contact information, relationship to the person named on the record, and the reason for the request. The form also describes identification and supporting-document requirements for applicants.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a birth or death certificate should complete the application and provide the identification and supporting documents it requests.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Birth and Death Certificate Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested record details, applicant information, relationship, and reason for the request.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Review the form’s identification and supporting-document requirements and gather the documents that apply.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Birth and Death Certificate Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Birth and Death Certificate Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?: It asks for information about the record and applicant, the applicant’s relationship to the person named on the record, and the reason for the request.
What supporting documents should I provide?: The form describes identification and supporting-document requirements. Review the application and provide the documents that apply to your request.

Need something notarized?

This Birth and Death Certificate Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.