Below is a list of helpful information for your adoption journey in Texas.

Documents can be processed with in person service or mailed in. When filing, you will need to include form2103 with each document. This form can be accessed at the following website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/forms/2103.pdf

If mailing your documents, please enclose an appropriately sized self-addressed, stamped envelope or a pre-paid overnight envelope for the return of the documents. Mail your request to:

Texas Secretary of State
Authentications Unit
P. O. Box 13550
Austin, Texas 78711-3550
or
1019 Brazos Street
Austin, Texas 78701

In-Person Service
1019 Brazos, Room 214
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (call for holiday hours)
Processing time is dependent on the number of customers and the number of documents each has

The phone number for the Statutory Documents Department at the Secretary of State’s office is (512) 463-5705.

For complete and up-to-date information on obtaining birth and death certificates, contact:

Texas Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
PO Box 12040
Austin, Texas 78711-2040

You may also visit their office at 1100 West 49th Street or their Web site at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/reqproc/certified_copy.shtm

Certified copies of marriage licenses are only available from the County Court in the county in which the event occurred. Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the District Clerk in the county in which the event occurred. To locate the county court or district clerk, please use the following website:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/field/localremotedistrict.shtm

Fingerprint offices:
CIS will provide you with the fingerprint offices closest to you when they send your fingerprint appointment letter.

Filing Instructions:
In Texas, it is best to file your I 600 A/I 800 after your home study is complete. CIS Texas offices will not assign a fingerprint appointment until a home study is received.

Dr. Bruce Eckel
940-898-1477
Dr. Eckel has offices in Denton and in Fort Worth, TX

Susan Paquet Law Offices
201 Main St Ste 801, Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 596-3337