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What can we help you with?
States health department process
Each Health department requires a mandatory state fee to be paid by the applicant.
Please choose the state where you are requesting the Vital Records from
California application process
Identification process in California
The Health Department of California requires applicants to prove their identity by notarizing an application document. This process is very common and used by many states. Please refer to our Notarized Process Page to know more about this process. We have analyzed and processed this document to be a part of your application packet. You will simply need to bring your ID to a public notary in order to have this document created.
Please note:
Please note that the Health Department is not requiring a photocopy of your ID. The application document will be enough proof of identify.
Who may apply for birth or death certificate?
Please see the following list of person authorized to order a vital record:
Birth
- Person on records
- Parent
- Child
- Grand parent
- Grand child
- Sibling
- Spouse
- Legal guardian
Death
- Parent
- Child
- Grand parent
- Grand child
- Sibling
- Spouse
- Legal guardian
Please note:
If you can provide documentation of legal interest, or if you are holding a Power of Attorney from the person on record, you are eligible to request the vital record for that person.
How long will birth certificate delivery take?
It will take about 10 to 12 business weeks to get your certificate. The state needs ample time to process the number of inquiries they receive. Delays may vary depending on the volume being processed.
How long will death certificate delivery take?
It will take about 10 to 12 business weeks to get your certificate. The state needs ample time to process the number of inquiries they receive. Delays may vary depending on the volume being processed.
Marriage Certificate
It will take about 3 to 4 business weeks to get your marriage certificate. The state needs ample time to process the number of inquiries they receive. Delays may vary depending on the volume being processed.
Divorce Certificate
It will take about 5 to 7 business months to get your divorce certificate. The state needs ample time to process the number of inquiries they receive. Delays may vary depending on the volume being processed.
