Private document assistance service
Birth Certificate Help, the Easy Way
Get help preparing and submitting your birth certificate request from home.
We review your application, tell you what the issuing office requires, and submit the request on your behalf. The government office issues and mails the certificate.
How California Birth Certificates Works
We are a private assistance service. We do not issue vital records and we cannot guarantee that a government office will approve any request.
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You complete our online form.
It takes about 5–10 minutes. All service fees are shown before you pay.
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We review your information.
Our team reviews your application for completeness and lets you know if the issuing office requires additional documents or identification.
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Your request is submitted to the issuing office.
We prepare and submit your request to the vital records office that holds the record. Only that government office can decide whether to issue a certificate.
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The issuing office mails your certificate.
Certificates are printed and mailed by the government office. Processing and delivery times are set by that office and are outside our control.
Why you may need a certified birth certificate
A certified copy is the document most agencies accept as proof of identity, age, citizenship and parentage. These are the most common reasons people request one.
Driver's license or state ID
DMV offices generally require a certified birth certificate as primary proof of identity, legal name and date of birth — including for a REAL ID.
Learn moreU.S. passport
A certified copy showing your full name, date and place of birth and both parents' names is the standard proof of citizenship for a passport application.
Learn moreEmployment and I-9 verification
Employers may accept a certified birth certificate, together with a photo ID, to confirm your identity and authorization to work.
Learn moreSchool, daycare and youth sports
Schools, daycares, and youth leagues commonly ask for a birth certificate to verify a child's age, name and guardianship.
Learn moreSocial Security and military service
Used when applying for a Social Security card, correcting SSA records, or enlisting in the armed forces.
Learn moreGovernment benefits and taxes
Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, disability, veterans' benefits and dependent claims often require proof of age and identity.
Learn moreBanking, housing and travel
Opening certain accounts, signing a lease or mortgage, and cruise or border travel documentation can all require a certified copy.
Learn moreImmigration, name change and estates
Citizenship and green card filings, dual citizenship, legal name changes, genealogy research and probate or inheritance claims.
Learn moreRequirements vary by agency and by state. The organization requesting the document decides whether a certified copy is acceptable for a particular purpose.
Your data stays protected
Information you share is encrypted in transit and used only to prepare and submit your request.
Fast, transparent timeline
We aim to file requests within 24 hours. Government processing times vary by state and are outside our control.
Pay only what's shown up front
Our optional assistance fee is shown before you pay. You always see the total cost up front — no hidden charges.
Transparent Pricing
Our service fee covers the online processing, administrative assistance and customer support provided by our company. Government fees, when applicable, are separate.
| Fee | Charged by | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate priceThe per-copy price for this certificate. | Charged by the State of California | $32.00 |
| Service feeCovers online processing, review of the information you submit, administrative assistance and customer support provided by our company. | Charged by California Birth Certificates (private company) | $69.50 |
| Shipping / delivery (optional)Only charged if you choose expedited delivery at checkout. Standard mail delivery has no additional charge from us. | Depends on the delivery method selected — charged by UPS when applicable | $21.00 |
| Apostille (optional)Only charged if you select apostille service at checkout. This is the California Secretary of State's own by-mail fee — we don't add a markup. | Charged by the State of California | $20.00 |
| Total, standard delivery | Charged by California Birth Certificates at checkout | $101.50 |
| Total, expedited delivery | Charged by California Birth Certificates at checkout | $122.50 |
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If we're unable to file your request with the issuing government office within 30 days of receiving everything we need, your service fee is fully refunded.
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One document, one simple process
We help you prepare and submit your California birth certificate request correctly the first time.