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About the Archives
The Diocese of Austin Archives house the records of the diocese (including letters, maps, meeting minutes, photographs, artifacts and more), as well as the sacramental records and school records for closed parishes and Catholic schools.
How to Request Sacramental RecordsEach parish maintains its own sacramental records. You may find the contact information for parishes of this diocese by using our Parish Locator.
To request a copy of your sacramental record (or that of your minor child), submit this form to the parish where the sacrament occurred. Please present the form and your government-issued photo ID in person for parish staff to confirm your identity. If you are unable to present the form in person (because you now reside outside the diocese, for example), you may have the form notarized and mail the original to the parish.
If you cannot find the parish using the locator, it is possible the parish is now closed. If you believe the parish of your sacrament is closed, you may submit this form in person (with your government-issued photo ID) to the Diocese of Archives staff (it is recommended you call ahead to make an appointment at (512) 949-2474). If you are unable to present the form in person, you may have your completed form notarized and mail it to:Catholic Diocese of Austin
Occasionally, sacramental records may prove useful for legal reasons (such as showing relationship for inheritance purposes). If you have a legal need for a sacramental record that is not your own, please submit a written explanation of the need via email, fax (512-949-2520), or U.S. Mail (to the address above).
Attn: ARCHIVES
6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB
Austin, TX 78723
How to Request Catholic School RecordsEach Catholic school maintains its own records. You may find the contact information for Catholic schools in this diocese by using our School Locator. To request a copy of your school record (or that of your minor child), contact the relevant Catholic school directly.
If you cannot find the Catholic school using the locator, it is possible the school is now closed. If you believe the Catholic school is closed, you may submit this form in person (with your government-issued photo ID) to a staff member of our Office of Catholic Schools (it is recommended you call ahead to make an appointment at (512) 949-2497). If you are not able to present the form in person, you may have your completed form notarized and mail it to:Catholic Diocese of Austin
Attn: OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB
Austin, TX 78723