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that follows is from the Los Angeles County Register-Recorder/County Clerk. Birth, Death & Marriage Records Section Birth & Death Certificate & Records Information: (800) 201-8999
Under California law, only specific individuals are allowed to receive an Authorized Certified Copy of a birth, death or marriage record. An Authorized Certified Copy of a birth record is required to obtain a driver’s license, passport, social security card and other services related to an individual’s identity. Please see below for list of authorized individuals. Those who are not authorized may receive an Informational Certified Copy with the words “Informational, Not a Valid Document to Establish Identity” imprinted across the face of the copy. Informational copies are not available same day. They will be mailed within 20 business days. Records are available for births occurring in Los Angeles County since 1866. An Authorized or Informational certified copy of a death record will be provided for a $28 fee per copy. The fee is nonrefundable. A “No Record Statement” will be issued if the record is not found. Other than requests from government agencies, no requests for records are accepted by telephone. MAIL REQUESTLos Angeles Almanac Photo. To request copies by mail, complete the Application for Birth Record (for mail only) (see below). You must also submit a notarized Certificate of Identity (see below) (if you do NOT live in California, please have the notary 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.). Include a pre-addressed stamped envelope with your request. Payment for mail requests can be made by check or money order payable to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. DO NOT SEND CASH. Out-of-state checks are accepted. Please ensure that you sign the application as well as the Certificate of Identity. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your request. Click here for Application for Birth Record (for mail only) and Certificate of Identity. Mail application and fee to: Most mail requests are processed within 20 days. The processing time does not include the delivery time to and from the office, weekends or holidays. ONLINE REQUESTPhoto by Vojtech Okenka via Pexels.com. If in need of faster turnaround on your request, you may place your request online if you use a major credit card. Online orders will be processed in 1 to 3 business days upon receipt of the Certificate of Identity and mailed out as quickly as overnight, depending on your delivery choice. Credit card orders will be returned by regular mail unless UPS delivery is requested (which will, of course, involve additional cost). A $9.00 special handling fee is also added to all credit card orders in addition to the copy fee. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk is unable to accept credit cards for online orders; however, online orders may be made with a credit card through a partnering independent company, VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through its website, www.vitalchek.com. The additional $9 fee is charged by VitalChek for this service. All major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. Place a Request Online. Please Note: If you do not supply the necessary Certificate of Identity within 5 business days, your order will be cancelled and must be resubmitted. Please follow the instructions on the Vitalchek site. IN-PERSON REQUESTLos Angeles County Registrar-Recorder Office in Norwalk. Photo from Google Maps, Copyright 2017 Google. A valid photo ID will be requested when a birth record is requested in person. Same-day service is available for births 1964 to present (Informational Certified Copies, however, are not available the same day). Births prior to 1964 will be mailed within 20 working days. Click here to save time by submitting your request online before showing up in person. You must still pay fees in person, even if your request must be mailed to you. Payment may be made by cash, check or money order (payable to Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, out-of-state checks accepted), or major debit/credit card. A $1.75 service fee is added for payment by debit/credit card. When coming in person, be sure to have with you: 1) your application confirmation number if submitted online; 2) a valid photo ID; 3) sufficient payment for all fees. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Locations:
The Norwalk Facility is open 8am-7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Payment for in-person requests can be made by cash, check or money order. If paying by check, valid identification (i.e., Driver's License) of the signer is required and must be presented at time of request. Out-of-state checks are accepted. ADOPTION NAME CHANGEIf you are requesting a copy of a birth record for a child who was adopted or had a legal name change, your written request should be sent to the California Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records - M.S. 5103, PO Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410. The telephone number is (916) 445-2684. There is a $16 charge for each copy requested, payable by check or money order to the office of Vital Records. Source: Los Angeles County Register-Recorder/County Clerk Can I get my CA birth certificate in person?To Obtain a Birth Certificate IN PERSON
For a regular certified copy, you will need to sign a sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are an authorized person.
What is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in California?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 can I get a copy of my birth certificate if I was born in California?Birth Certificate Copies: Born in the U.S.
Contact the vital records office in the state or territory where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.
Who can pick up a birth certificate in California?California law defines individuals who can obtain an authorized certified copy of a birth certificate as: The registrant (person listed on the certificate) or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant. A child, grandparent, grandchild, brother or sister, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.
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Where can i get a copy of my birth certificate in person in california
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