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California Government-Issued Vital Records

Ordering vital records in California with Vital Records Online is a hassle-free process. Our online assistant application services will let you avoid penalties from an incomplete form and you will benefit from unlimited support through your application process.

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. You may also need to replace lost marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates.

Skip a trip to the California Department of Vital Records and order an authorized 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.

Click the links below to start your online application:

Official Birth Certificate

California Birth Certificate

Request a Certified Copy of Live Birth for your baby or child.

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Official Marriage Certificate

California Marriage Certificate

Obtain Marriage records for yourself or a family member.

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Official Marriage Certificate

California Death Certificate

Get an Original Copy of a Death Certificate replacement for a lost record.

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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.

  1. How To Request 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 need 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 Department of Public Health. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

  2. How long will it take to receive my vital records in California?

    Processing times differ between offices, but you should expect to receive your vital records in California 5 to 6 business weeks.

  3. What documents are required to order vital records in California?

    In order to complete the online application, the California Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use the drivers 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, requires the following documents in order to verify your identity and provide your vital records copies as fast as possible: A Notarized Sworn Statement that attests that you are authorized to obtain the record.

  4. How much does it cost for a copy of a vital record in California?

    When ordering birth records, marriage certificate or licenses, divorce certificates or death records, Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assistant service and the state of California will charge a $25.00 fee for each certified copy of birth, $15.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy and $21.00 for each death certificate.

  5. Who can request vital records in California?

    At the moment there are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of California Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on 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.

  6. How to order birth certificates and other vital records in 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.

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Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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1201 West Peachtree St, Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA, 30309

Currently, this location is not open to the public.

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