How To Get Birth Certificates In California

How To Get Birth Certificates In California

To get a California birth certificate, you need to contact the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records.

California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410

Steps to obtain a California birth certificate:

  1. Complete the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record.
  2. Provide a notarized sworn statement if requesting an authorized copy.
  3. Pay the fee of per copy.
  4. Submit your application by mail or in person at the county recorder’s office.

Informational copies are available to anyone, while authorized certified copies are only available to the registrant, parents, or legal guardians.

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