City Secretary

The City Secretary oversees the City Secretary's Office, Open Records Division, Vitals Statistics Division and Records Management. The City Secretary also serves as the Local Registrar for the City of Mission and is responsible for registering, filing and issuing birth and death certificates. The Vital Statistics Division is located adjacent to the front lobby of City Hall. They are linked to the State Registrar’s Office. Therefore, anyone born in the state of Texas may obtain his/her birth certificate from this office.

Birth Certificate Certified Form (8.5×11): $23.00 (Born in Mission)

Birth Certificate Abstract Form (9.5×7): $23.00 (Born in Texas)

Death Certificate: $21.00 for the first copy, $4.00 for each additional copy.

Mail Requests: Along with your completed application, please be sure to include a photocopy of your valid ID and a money order for the exact amount of your request made out to the City of Mission-Vital Statistics.

Download Birth/Death Certificate Application:

  1. WALK-IN APPLICATION (ENGLISH).pdf
  2. WALK-IN APPLICATION (SPANISH).pdf
  3. MAIL IN REQUEST APPLICATION (ENGLISH).pdf
  4. MAIL IN REQUEST APPLICATION (SPANISH).pdf

Download an Application to Serve on a Board or Committee 

  1. APPLICATION TO SERVE ON A BOARD

Public Information Request: The City of Mission is committed to increasing transparency and improving access to public information by making it easier than ever to submit records requests. Community members now have the option to submit Open Records Requests directly through a new online portal.
The City of Mission selected JustFOIA to streamline the open records process and improve efficiency for both citizens and staff. By implementing this new system, the City is taking an important step toward providing a more user-friendly experience while ensuring timely, accurate responses.
“Our goal is to make government more accessible,” said Andy Garica, Co-Interim City Manager. “With this online solution, we are enhancing transparency and saving valuable time for our staff and residents alike.”
To submit a request, visit the City of Mission’s online request form at: https://cityofmissiontx.nextrequest.com/