Birth Record Online RequestOur office records and maintains birth records in Los Angeles County since 1866. Show
If the birth occurred outside of Los Angeles County or California click here. Online birth record requests are processed through VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek is the only authorized third party vendor the RR/CC does business with. Request a Copy Online
NOTE: The notarized Certificate of Identity form may be requested to complete the order. Live outside of California? Instruct the notary to strike out "California" on the Certificate of Identity and put the state in which the form is notarized. It will be accepted with the change. Informational Certified Copy If you are not authorized or do not wish to submit the notarized Certificate of Identity you can request an Informational Certified Copy. This copy will have the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. When Will I Receive My Copy?Orders will be processed within 20 business days from the date the request is received. Fees and PaymentsAuthorized Certified Birth Record Copy: $32 VitalChek accepts the following credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover. A $9 handling fee is charged on all credit card orders in addition to the copy fee. The fee is nonrefundable. A "No Record Statement" will be issued if the record is not found. ATTENTION: As of July 2, 2021 The Office of Vital Records has been temporarily relocated, we will continue to provide services at the Medical Examiner’s Office located at: 5570 Overland Avenue Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code 102400, each live birth
which occurs within California must be registered with the local registrar for the district in which the birth occurred, within 10 days following the date of the birth. Birth certificates submitted for registration beyond the 10 day mandate may be accepted by the local registrar, but they must be properly registered within one year of the date of birth. Birth Certificates may be obtained in person by appointment, ordered or by mail or purchased online. E-mail requests will not be
honored. Call the office at 619-692-5733 if you have questions - Se habla Español. There are two types of birth certificates available: 1. Authorized Certified Copy - Authorized Individuals only, Notarized Sworn Statement required. 2. Informational Certified Copy - All other individuals, no Sworn Statement required. To Obtain a Birth Certificate IN PERSONThe Office of Vital
Records provides in-person services via walk-in and by appointment. The Office of Vital Records can provide birth certificates from 1957 – present only. To obtain a certified birth certificate at our office, you will need to have the following information available when you arrive: 1. The child's full name as stated on the birth certificate 2. The mother's full MAIDEN name 3. The child's date of birth 4. The child's place of birth For a regular certified copy, you will need to sign a sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are an authorized person. For definition of an Authorized Person, click "Authorized Individual" Effective July 1, 2003. Those who are NOT authorized by law to receive a regular certified copy will receive a certified copy marked: 'Informational, Not a Valid Document To Establish Identity.' If you have an emergency (i.e. leaving the country or state, have an airline flight, or need to obtain a passport within 14 days of the birth), you must apply for a certified copy of the birth certificate at our office in person. The cost for a certified copy of a birth certificate is $32.00. Payment may be cash, check, or money order payable to County of San Diego Public Health Services. Credit and debit cards are accepted through VitalChek. Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To Obtain a Birth Certificate BY MAILTo request an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a Birth Certificate, you need to completely fill out the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record and Sworn Statement and Certificate of Acknowledgement . Be sure to indicate in which category you qualify as an authorized person and to sign the Sworn Statement in front of a Notary Public. We CANNOT process your request without this form. NOTE: If you are requesting CERTIFIED COPIES, of more than one (1) individual, you may list their names in the box provided on the sworn statement and have just one (1) acknowledgement for all individuals. However, you MUST have a separate Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record for each individual. For an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY of a Birth Certificate, you need only to completely fill out the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record. There is no need of completing and notarizing the second page of the application is you are requesting an INFORMATIONAL COPY. Forward the signed request and payment to the address below. The cost for either copy is $32.00. Payment may be check, money order, or cashier's check made payable to:County of San Diego Public Health Services. DO NOT SEND CASH.
To Obtain a Birth Certificate Online Through VitalChekTo request and purchase a birth certificate online, please visit the VitalChek website. *VitalChek is a third party website. 1. Select Birth Certificate 2. Complete the online application 3. Pay fees by credit/debit card or electronic check
For more information, please visit the VitalChek website or call 1-877-459-1061 If you would like information on how to correct a vital record or amend a birth certificate, please refer to the California Department of Public Health site. For the most frequently asked questions and answers on birth certificates read the Birth Certificates FAQs. For more information send us an email or phone 619-692-5733. How do I get a copy of my CA birth certificate?To request and purchase a birth certificate online, please visit the VitalChek website. *VitalChek is a third party website. If you would like information on how to correct a vital record or amend a birth certificate, please refer to the California Department of Public Health site.
How long does it take to get a birth certificate from Vital Records California?The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every birth that has occurred in California since July 1905. Certified birth records are $29 per copy.
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1905 - 1957.. What is the fastest way to get a California birth certificate?While you can try to send in your request, FastBirthCertificates takes care of the process for you. All you need to do is send your request to FastBirthCertificates.com, make your payment, and a copy of a California birth certificate will arrive shortly.
How much does it cost to get a copy of your California birth certificate?Effective January 1, 2022, the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) vital record certified copy fees are as follows: Birth Certified Copy - $29. Death Certified Copy - $24. Marriage Certified Copy - $17.
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