CALIFORNIA COUNTY CLERK RECORDERS

CALIFORNIA COUNTY CLERK / RECORDER

ORDER YOUR CALIFORNIA VITAL RECORDS FROM THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE EVENT OCCURRED. If you order from the State of California there is a 6 to 8 months wait to get your order.

Here are a few tips that will help when ordering when ordering certificates via postal mail:

1.  Make sure to check the box requesting an "Informational Copy."  It is exactly the same as a regular certified copy except it has the words "Informational Copy Only" stamped across the page.
2.  If  the application asks for the reason for the request make sure to write "For Genealogical Purposes."
3.  Always send a copy (both sides) of your current drivers license or state ID even if they don't ask for it
4.  Always send a money order or cashiers check - most counties will not accept an out of state check.  Most counties charge up to a $7 fee for credit card orders.

Turn around time for most counties is about 14 working days.


ALAMEDA COUNTY
website
1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510-272-6362
Birth Certificates = $30
Marriage Certificates = $17
Death Certificates = $23


ALPINE COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 155
50 Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
530-694-2283
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


AMADOR COUNTY
website
810 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-6468
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


BUTTE COUNTY
website
25 County Center Drive, Ste 105
Oroville, CA 95965-3375
530-538-7691
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


CALAVERAS COUNTY
website
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
209-754-6371
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


COLUSA COUNTY
website
546 Jay Street
Colusa, CA 95932
530-458-0500
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 350
555 Escobar Street
Martinez, CA 94553
925-335-7900
Birth Certificates = $32
Marriage Certificates = $19
Death Certificates = $25


DEL NORTE COUNTY
website
921 H Street
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-464-7216
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


EL DORADO COUNTY
website
360 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
530-621-5490
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


FRESNO COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 1628
2281 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93721
559-600-3476
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


GLENN COUNTY
website
516 West Sycamore Street
Willows, CA 95988
530-934-6412
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

HUMBOLDT COUNTY
website
825 Fifth Street, 5th Floor
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-7382
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


IMPERIAL COUNTY
website
940 West Main Street, Ste 202
El Centro, CA 92243
760-482-4272
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


INYO COUNTY
website
P.O. Drawer F
168 North Edwards Street
Independence, CA 93526
760-878-0222
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


KERN COUNTY
website
1115 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4639
661-868-3588
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


KINGS COUNTY
website
1400 West Lacey Blvd
Hanford, CA 93230
559-582-2470
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $14
Death Certificates = $18


LAKE COUNTY
website
255 North Forbes Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
707-263-2293
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $17
Death Certificates = $21


LASSEN COUNTY
website
220 South Lassen Street, #5
Susanville, CA 96130
530-251-8217
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


LOS ANGELES COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 489
Norwalk, CA 90651-0489
12400 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, Ca
562-462-2137
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21
WALK IN SERVICE NOTES:
Same day service for:
Birth 1964-present
Marriage 1995-present
Death 1995-present
Mailed within 20 days:
Birth 1972-1977 and prior to 1964
Marriage prior to 1995
Death prior to 1995


MADERA COUNTY
website
200 West 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
559-675-7721
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MARIN COUNTY
website
3501 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
415-473-6092
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MARIPOSA COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 247
4982 10th Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
209-966-2332
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MENDOCINO COUNTY
website
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1020
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-234-6822
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MERCED COUNTY
website
2222 N Street
Merced, CA 95640
209-385-7627
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MODOC COUNTY
website
108 East Modoc Street
Alturas, CA 96101
530-233-6205
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MONO COUNTY
website
74 School Street
Bridgeport, CA 93517
760-932-5535
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


MONTEREY COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 29
168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93902
831-755-5041
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


NAPA COUNTY
website
900 Coombs Street
Napa, CA 94559
707-253-4105
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


NEVADA COUNTY
website
950 Maidu Avenue, #210
Nevada City, CA 95959
530-265-1221
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

ORANGE COUNTY
website
12 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92301
714-834-2500
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


PLACER COUNTY
website
2954 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
530-886-5600
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


PLUMAS COUNTY
website
520 Main Street, Room 102
Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-6218
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


RIVERSIDE COUNTY
website
2720 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92502
951-486-7000
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SACRAMENTO COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 839
Sacramento, CA 95812-0839
600 8th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-874-6334
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN BENITO COUNTY
website
440 Fifth Street, Room 206
Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-4046
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
website
222 West Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92415
855-732-2575
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN DIEGO COUNTY
website
San Diego County Recorder
Attn: (birth, marriage or death) Records
P.O. Box 121750
San Diego, CA 92112-1750
1600 Pacific Highway, Ste 103
San Diego, CA
619-531-5507
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
website - most recent 3 years
County of San Francisco
Department of Public Health
Office of Vital Records
101 Grove Street, #105
San Francisco, CA 94102
website - records older than 3 years
Office of the County Clerk
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 168
San Francisco, CA  94102-4678
415-554-5596
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 1968
44 North San Joaquin Street
Stockton, CA 95202
209-468-3939
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
website - for records 2 years old and less
San Luis Obispo County
Public Health Department
Attn:  Vital Records
P.O. Box 1489
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
website - for records older than 2 years
Office of the Clerk-Recorder
1055 Monterey Street, Room D120
San Luis Obispo, CA  93408
805-781-5080
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SAN MATEO COUNTY
website
555 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-363-4500
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 159
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0159
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA
805-568-2250
FAX  805-568-2266
Cost in Person Pickup
Birth = $28  Marriage = $15   Death = $21
Cost via Postal Mail
Birth = $30  Marriage = $17   Death = $23
Cost via FAX and Postal Mail
Birth = $58.50  Marriage = $45.50  Death = $51.50


SANTA CLARA COUNTY
website
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
408-299-5688
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
website
701 Ocean Street, Room 230
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-454-2800
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

SHASTA COUNTY
website
1450 Court Street, #208
Redding, CA 96001-1670
530-225-5671
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SIERRA COUNTY
website
100 Courthouse Square, #11
Downieville, CA 95936
530-289-3295
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SISKIYOU COUNTY
website
311 Fourth Street, Room 108
Yreka, CA 96097
530-842-8059
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

SOLANO COUNTY
website
600 Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533-6338
707-784-6294
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $30
Marriage Certificates = $17
Death Certificates = $23


SONOMA COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 1709
585 Fiscal Drive, #103F
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-2657
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $17
Death Certificates = $23


STANISLAUS COUNTY
website
1021 I Street
Modesto, CA 95354-0847
209-525-5250
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


SUTTER COUNTY
website
433 Second Street
Yuba City, CA 95991
530-822-7134
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


TEHAMA COUNTY
website
633 Washington Street, Room 11
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-3350
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


TRINITY COUNTY
website
P.O. Box 1215
11 Court Street
Weaverville, CA 96093
530-623-1215
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


TULARE COUNTY
website
221 South Mooney Blvd, Room 201
Visalia, CA  93291-4593
559-636-5051
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21

TUOLUMNE COUNTY
website
2 South Green Street
Sonora, CA  95370
209-533-5531
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


VENTURA COUNTY
website
800 South Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009-1260
805-654-2295
Birth Certificates = $28
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


YOLO COUNTY
website
625 Court Street, Room B01
Woodland, CA 95695
530-666-8130
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21


YUBA COUNTY
website
915 8th Street
Marysville, CA 95901
530-749-7850
EMAIL
Birth Certificates = $25
Marriage Certificates = $15
Death Certificates = $21