Birth certificates, immunization records available at San Antonio libraries

SAN ANTONIO – Birth certificates and immunization records will now be available year-round at four branches of the San Antonio Public Library:

• Cortez Branch Library: 2803 Hunter Boulevard
• Great Northwest Branch Library: 9050 Wellwood Street
• Thousand Oaks Branch Library: 4618 Thousand Oaks Drive
• Mission Branch Library: 3134 Roosevelt Avenue

The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Records will only be provided during that time with the proper supporting documents of identification.

The cost for birth certificates is $23 and the cost for immunization records is $5. Both payments will be accepted by cash, check or credit card.

Requirements for receiving birth certificate records:

• Individual must have been born in San Antonio or Bexar County during or after 2005
• Records are not available for individuals born on military bases
• Documents that show proof of relationship must be provided
• Immunization Records (must meet ALL requirements)
• Immunization must have occurred in San Antonio or Bexar County
• Immunization records must have been provided to San Antonio Metro Health District through City of San Antonio clinics or community providers who share their records with the City
• Documents that show proof of relationship must be provided

The opportunity to have this year-round access has been made possible through a partnership between the Office of the City Clerk, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and San Antonio Public Library.

Click here for more information regarding eligibility and requirements to obtain immunization records.