Affidavit (DOH-4092) NOTE: Fill out both Mother's Affidavit and. The Harris County Clerk's office can provide a short form birth certificate for anyone born in the State of Texas.Both parents must complete affidavits to legitimate the birth record. Each affidavit must be notarized. Use the Application to Amend a Birth Record (VS 24B) form to: • Amend a Birth Record (See checklist on page 3). ▫ Correct spelling errors. Newborn certificates are available approximately 4 weeks after the birth date. You must print out, fill in, and mail the birth or death certificate application to our office with the appropriate payment enclosed. _ An original birth certificate. Notice Concerning the Undue Hardship Standard in Title VII Religious Accommodation Cases.