- Houston Health Department
- Bureau of Vital Statistics
- 8000 North Stadium Drive, Houston, Texas 77054
- 713-837-0311
- 713-393-5197
Vital Statistics Lobby Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Will connect you to Houston 3-1-1 help and information. Tell them why you are calling; for example, about a birth or death certificate.
Phone: 311
Page last reviewed: May 9, 2022
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Acknowledgement of Paternity
The AOP process establishes legal paternity for a child born to unmarried parents. The AOP is a legal document under Texas Law and has the same effect as a court order establishing paternity. The AOP is a critical process in ensuring the child is eligible for benefits such as Social Security, Veteran assets, child support and health care.
- The fee to file a new birth certificate based on parentage is $25.00. The additional fee for a certified copy of the updated birth record is $22.00. Fees are paid directly to the Texas Vital Statistics Office in Austin, Texas.
- Both parents must be present and provide valid identification for notarization.
- For your convenience, find a Harris County Clerk's Offices that provide walk-in AOP services without an appointment. Learn more about Harris County Vital Records.
- The Houston Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics is processing acknowledgment of paternity (AOP) by appointment only. To make an appointment with our office, please call 311.