If a mistake (such as spelling of a name) occurs on the original birth certificate, can this be corrected and is there a charge for this correction?
Yes. It may be corrected by completing an "Application to Amend Certificate of Birth" form. There is a fee of $15.00 for this process. If you would like to purchase the amended ceritificate, it adds an extra charge of $22.00. This application is sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics Division in Austin, Texas, along with the total cost.

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1. How do you get a birth certificate if you were born in Wichita Falls?
2. I was born in Texas, but not in Wichita Falls. Can I get my birth certificate here?
3. Are birth records open to public inspection?
4. What is a certified copy of a Birth or Death Certificate?
5. Is a hospital record a certified copy of the Birth Certificate?
6. If a mistake (such as spelling of a name) occurs on the original birth certificate, can this be corrected and is there a charge for this correction?
7. How do I get my child's father's name on the birth certificate at the time of my child's birth if I am not married.
8. Can this be done after I leave the hospital?
9. How do I file a home birth?