Getting Started

Now that you have  completed the following requirements - you may complete the application. 

• Currently registered in the TER system – must have a unique TER User ID and password.   
• Currently AOP certified
• Completed the TER-Birth online training
• Signed the Oath of Confidentiality / Non-disclosure statement (PDF)
• If you are a Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife you must be currently licensed with theTexas Midwifery Board / Texas Board of Nursing.   

Upon completion of the application you will have an opportunity to print your Birth Registrar Certification certificate.

Each Birth Registrar will need to keep a file of the following certificates available for inspection: 

• Current copy of Birth Registrar Certification (BRC) certificate (available upon completion of the BRC application)
• Current copy of AOP certification certificate (available upon completion of the AOP course)
• Current copy of TER-Birth online training certificate (available upon completion of the TER – Birth online training course)
• Current copy of Oath of Confidentiality / Non-disclosure statement (available on this website)
• If a Midwife / Advanced Practice Nurse – current copy of license (available from respective licensing boards)

 *** Files may be kept in electronic or physical format ***

When the Texas Vital Statistics Unit – Field Services Representative conducts a visit to your facility they will ask to see the files of all Birth Registrars.

Each Birth Registrar will need to be Re-certified every two years based on the date of your initial certification.

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