The city of Brownsville rolled out a new way for the community to apply for birth or death records online or by phone. 

Brownsville residents can apply online through VitalChek by visiting www.vitalchek.com/vital-records/texas/city-of-brownsville or by calling toll-free at 1-855-833-5127.

According to the city, applicants must fill out the application with the required information, upload required identification and documentation, and pay online. 

Applicants who use the toll-free number can email or fax the required identification information to VitalChek. 

Officials say in addition to the $23 fee paid to the city for a birth or death record, applicants applying online or by phone may incur the following fees using VitalChek: 

• • $12.95 – VitalChek Processing Fee  
• • $18.00 – Expedited shipping fee/UPS

For more information on Vital Statistics, visit https://brownsvilletx.gov/671/Vital-Statistics.