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California vital records forms
Applications issued by the California vital records office, plus the forms of counties and cities that process requests locally. Every PDF is the current official version, checked against the source.
Last verified November 10, 2026
Statewide forms
| Form | Record | Actions |
|---|---|---|
California Affidavit to Amend a Death RecordForm VS 24 · Affidavit signed by two people to correct or add information on a California death record, such as a typing error or information that was unknown at the time of death. The original form is mailed to the state vital records office. | DeathCorrections and amendments | |
California Court Order Delayed Registration of DeathForm VS 109 · Two-part form: an order that a judge of the Superior Court of California signs to establish the fact of a death, and the delayed registration form. The petition is decided in Superior Court. A certified copy of the order is then mailed with the form to the state vital records office. | DeathDelayed registration |
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