How to Order a Birth Certificate From California

A birth certificate is a document that can be used to prove your identity. If you were born in California and no longer have access to a certified copy of your birth certificate, you may order a new copy by completing a form on the California Department of Public Health website. You will need to also include a $14 payment and a notarized statement to receive the copy of the certified birth certificate.

Things You'll Need

• Printer

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Instructions

• 1

  Print the "Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record" from the California Department of Public Health website. The application file is in PDF format, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view the file. If you do not have a printer in your home, many public libraries offer Internet access and have printers available.

• 2

  Complete the first page of the application. You will need to fill this part of the application out with valid personal information.

• 3

  Take the "Sworn Statement" portion of the application with you to a local notary. You will need to fill this document out in front of a notary, then have it notarized.

• 4

  Prepare a check or money order for $14 to cover the fees for the birth certificate. You will need to make the check or money order payable to the Office of Vital Records.

• 5

  Mail the application form, "Sworn Statement" form and payment to:

  California Office of Vital Records
  MS 5103
  P.O. Box 997410
  Sacramento, CA 95899-7410