Carthage, TX · Panola County
Application for Birth or Death Record
A notarized affidavit of personal knowledge required to request a certified Texas birth or death certificate from the Carthage local registrar.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The City of Carthage local registrar issues certified birth and death certificates for events recorded in the city. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 195, an applicant who is not the registrant must submit a sworn affidavit confirming their identity and relationship to the person named on the record, signed in the presence of a notary public before the request can be processed.
Who needs it
Family members or legal representatives requesting a certified copy of a Carthage-recorded birth or death certificate by mail.
Why it needs a notary
Part III of the form states the affidavit "must be signed in the presence of a notary public," with a full jurat swearing the applicant's identity and relationship to the registrant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Birth or Death Record from the City of Carthage website.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Complete the applicant, record, and relationship information in Parts I and II.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign the Affidavit on Video
Complete Part III's sworn statement before the notary during the call.
- 5
Mail to the City
Send the notarized form, payment, and a photocopy of your valid photo ID to the Local Registrar.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carthage. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get my Carthage birth/death application notarized online?
- Fill out the application, then connect with a commissioned online notary by video to complete the sworn affidavit in Part III.
- Do I need a notary for a Carthage birth or death certificate request?
- Yes, if you are not the registrant. Part III requires a notarized affidavit of personal knowledge before the city will process the request.
- Can an online notary notarize this Texas vital records form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city if unsure whether they will accept an online notarization for this particular request.
- What happens if the form isn't notarized?
- The city states applications without the attached sworn statement and photo ID will not be processed.