How to request vital records from California

Before starting the process of requesting a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is essential to understand that you will need to provide some sensitive information to obtain your records. It is also essential to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information from the California Department of Public Health. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

How long will it take to receive my vital records from California?

Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the California Department Of Public Health in 3 to 5 weeks.

What documents are required to order vital records from California?

The California Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed: • <a href="https://www.vitalrecordsonline.com/california/birth-certificate">California Birth Certificate Requirements</a> • <a href="https://www.vitalrecordsonline.com/california/marriage-certificate">California Marriage Certificate Requirements</a> • <a href="https://www.vitalrecordsonline.com/california/death-certificate">California Death Certificate Requirements</a> The California Health Department also requires the following documents to verify your identity and provide copies of your vital records as fast as possible: A notarized sworn statement that attests that you are authorized to obtain the record.

How much does a copy of a vital record cost from California?

When ordering birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service. The state of California will charge a $29.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth record, a $17.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, and $24.00 for each death certificate.

Who can request vital records from California?

There are limitations to who can request vital records from the state of California Department Of Public Health. It depends if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

How to order birth certificates and other vital records from California?

There are two ways to order vital records in California. The first and the easiest is through our service - Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. Saving you time and a trip to the government agency. The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork typically associated with the Administration.

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Ordering vital records in California with Vital Records Online is a hassle-free process. Our unmatched experience in online assisted application services will save you time on unnecessary document resubmission at the office. If needed, you will greatly benefit from our unlimited support throughout your application process. We are here to help, by email and telephone.

The California Department of Public Health sets the requirements for the necessary documentation that you will need in order to obtain your certified vital records. An authorized copy of your vital records is necessary for a variety of purposes. Replace a lost birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate in a few steps with our online forms.

Save unnecessary trips to the California Department of Vital Records and order a certified copy of your records from the comfort of your home. We take care of the processing and ensure a timely delivery straight to your door.

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California Death Certificate

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Ordering Vital Records in California

Before starting the process to request a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, it is important to understand that you will have to provide some sensitive information in order to obtain your records. It is also important to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information for the California government agency. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

How to request vital records from California
Before starting the process of requesting a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is essential to understand that you will need to provide some sensitive information to obtain your records. It is also essential to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information from the California Department of Public Health. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.
How long will it take to receive my vital records from California?
Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the California Department Of Public Health in 3 to 5 weeks.
What documents are required to order vital records from California?
The California Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• California Birth Certificate Requirements
• California Marriage Certificate Requirements
• California Death Certificate Requirements

The California Health Department also requires the following documents to verify your identity and provide copies of your vital records as fast as possible: A notarized sworn statement that attests that you are authorized to obtain the record.
How much does a copy of a vital record cost from California?
When ordering birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service. The state of California will charge a $29.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth record, a $17.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy, and $24.00 for each death certificate.
Who can request vital records from California?
There are limitations to who can request vital records from the state of California Department Of Public Health. It depends if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.
How to order birth certificates and other vital records from California?
There are two ways to order vital records in California. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. Saving you time and a trip to the government agency.

The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork typically associated with the Administration.

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California Vital Records Office

Physical address (not open to the public)
California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
1501 Capitol Avenue #71
Sacramento, CA 95814

Mailing address for vital records application
California Department of Public Health Vital Records
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA Sacramento
Phone: (916) 445-2684
https://onlinevitals.com/directory-directories/locations/california/

Business Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST Time
Saturday to Sunday - Closed

The CDPH-VR Only Accept mail-in applications

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

Alameda County
1106 Madison Street, First Floor,
Oakland, CA 94607

Alpine County
99 Water Street, (or P.O. Box 155)
Markleeville, CA 96120

Amador County
810 Court Street,
Jackson, CA 95642

Berkeley Vital Statistics
1947 Center Street, 1st Floor,
Berkeley, CA 94704

Butte County
155 Nelson Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965

Calaveras County
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249

Colusa County
546 Jay Street, Suite 200,
Colusa, CA 95932-2491

Contra Costa County
555 Escobar Street, (or P.O. Box 350)
Martinez, CA 94553

Del Norte County
981 H Street, Suite 160,
Crescent City, CA 95531

El Dorado County
360 Fair Lane,
Placerville, CA 95667

Fresno County
2281 Tulare Street Room 302 (or P.O. Box 766)
Fresno, CA 93712

Glenn County
516 West Sycamore Street, Second Floor,
Willows, CA 95988-2746

Humboldt County
Courthouse, 825 Fifth Street, Fifth Floor,
Eureka, CA 95501

Imperial County
Courthouse, 940 West Main Street, Suite 202
El Centro, CA 92243-2865

Inyo County
168 North Edwards Street (or P.O. Drawer F)
Independence, CA 93526

Kern County
1655 Chester Avenue,
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Kings County
Government Center, 1400 West Lacey Boulevard,
Hanford, CA 93230-9910

Lake County
Courthouse, 255 North Forbes Street,
Lakeport, CA 95453

Lassen County
220 South Lassen Street Suite 5,
Susanville, CA 96130

Los Angeles County
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650

Madera County
200 West Fourth Street
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-7724

Marin County
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 232
San Rafael, CA 94903

Mariposa County Hall of Records Building
4982 Tenth Street (or P.O. Box 35)
Mariposa, CA 95338

Mendocino County
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1020
Ukiah, CA 95482

Merced County
2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340,
(209) 385-7627

Modoc County
204 South Court Street, Room106,
Alturas, CA 96101

Mono County
74 School Street, Annex 1 (or P.O. Box 237)
Bridgeport, CA 93517

Monterey County

168 West Alisal Street, First Floor (or P.O. Box 29)
Salinas, CA 93902

Napa County
900 Coombs Street, Room 116, (P.O. Box 298)
Napa, CA 94559-0298

Nevada County
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 210
Nevada City, CA 95959

Orange County
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101 (or P.O. Box 238)
Santa Ana, CA 92702-0238

Placer County
2954 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603

Plumas County
520 Main Street, Room 102,
Quincy, CA 95971

Riverside County
2724 Gateway Drive, (or P.O. Box 751)
Riverside, CA 92502-0751

Sacramento County
600 Eighth Street, (or P.O. Box 839)
Sacramento, CA 95812-0839

San Benito County
Courthouse, 440 Fifth Street, Room 206,
Hollister, CA 95023

San Bernardino County
222 West Hospitality Lane, First Floor,
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022

San Diego County
1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 260, (or P.O. Box 121750),
San Diego, CA 92112-1750

San Francisco Health Department
101 Grove Street, Room 105,
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 554-2700

San Joaquin County
44 North San Joaquin Street, Suite 260, (or P.O. Box 1968),
Stockton, CA 95201-1968

San Luis Obispo County
1055 Monterey Street, Room D120,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

San Mateo County
Center Drive, First Floor,
Redwood City, CA 94063-1665

Santa Barbara County
1100 Anacapa Street, (or P.O. Box 159)
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0159

Santa Clara County
70 West Hedding Street, East Wing, First Floor,
San Jose, CA 95110

Santa Cruz County
701 Ocean Street, Room 230,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Shasta County
1450 Court Street, Suite 208,
Redding, CA 96001-1670

Sierra County
100 Courthouse Square, Room 11, (or P.O. Drawer D)
Downieville, CA 95936

Siskiyou County
311 Fourth Street, Room 107,
Yreka, CA 96097

Solano County
675 Texas Street, Suite 2700,
Fairfield, CA 94533-6338

Sonoma County
585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103,
Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Stanislaus County
1021 I Street, Suite 101, (or P.O. Box 1670)
Modesto, CA 95353-1670

Sutter County
433 Second Street,
Yuba City, CA 95991

Tehama County
Courthouse, 633 Washington Street, Room 11, (or P.O. Box 250),
Red Bluff, CA 96080-0250

Trinity County
11 Court Street, (or P.O. Box 1215)
Weaverville, CA 96093-1215

Tulare County
Civic Center, 221 South Mooney Boulevard, Room 103,
Visalia, CA 93291

Tuolumne County
2 South Green Street, Third Floor,
Sonora, CA 95370

Ventura County
Hall of Administration, Main Plaza, 800 South Victoria Avenue,
Ventura, CA 93009-1260

Yolo County
625 Court Street, Room B01, (or P.O. Box 1130)
Woodland, CA 95776-1130

Yuba County
915 Eighth Street, Suite 107,
Marysville, CA 95901

Vital Records Online Mailing Center
PO Box 13471
Miami, FL 33101

Currently, this location is not open to the public.

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