Raymondville, TX · Willacy County
Birth and Death Record Application
This application lets eligible people request certified copies of birth or death records from Raymondville; applicants mailing a birth certificate request must have the affidavit notarized.
- 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
Use this form to request a certified copy of a birth or death record and indicate your relationship to the person named on the record. The form lists supporting documents for different applicant relationships and requires valid government ID. Applicants submitting a birth certificate request by mail must notarize the affidavit; mail requests must include a cashier’s check payable to the City of Raymondville.
Who needs it
People requesting a certified birth or death record from Raymondville should complete this form, and birth certificate applicants submitting it by mail must notarize the affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; the applicant signs before the notary, and the printed name must match item 6.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Birth and Death Record Application from the City of Raymondville.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested information and identify your relationship to the person on the record. Gather the listed supporting documents and valid government ID.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If mailing a birth certificate application, book a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the affidavit during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required documents to the city. Mail requests must include a cashier’s check payable to the City of Raymondville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Raymondville. 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
- Who must notarize this application?
- The form says applicants submitting a birth certificate request by mail must have the affidavit notarized. It does not state that other requests require notarization.
- How do I request a certified record?
- Complete the application, provide the supporting documents listed for your relationship to the person on the record, and include valid government ID. Mail requests must be paid by cashier’s check payable to the City of Raymondville.
- Do I need to include supporting documents?
- The form lists documents for each applicant relationship, such as a marriage license for a spouse or a certified court order for a legal guardian. It also says valid government ID is required.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C, and recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001. Confirm with the city if unsure.