Birth Certificate Request Assistance
Convenient online assistance for eligible California birth certificate requests. We help you prepare and submit the request; the government authority reviews it and issues the record.
Private third-party service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the State of California or any government agency.
Common uses
The organization requesting the document decides whether a certified copy is acceptable for a particular purpose.
- Passport applications and renewals
- School and college enrollment
- Driver's license and state ID applications
- Employment eligibility verification
- Social Security card and benefits applications
- Marriage license and legal name change proceedings
Access to certified birth records is restricted by law to certain individuals. Eligibility, identification requirements and fees are determined by the applicable government authority.
How Our Service Works
California Birth Certificates is a private company. We are not the authority that issues vital records and we cannot guarantee approval, issuance or a delivery date.
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STEP 1
Submit Your Request
You provide the required information through our secure online form. No paperwork to print or mail to us.
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STEP 2
Information Review
Our team reviews the information you provided to check that the request is complete, and contacts you if something is missing.
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STEP 3
Processing & Assistance
California Birth Certificates provides the processing and administrative assistance related to your request, and answers your questions along the way.
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STEP 4
Government Record Processing
When applicable, the certificate is issued by the competent government authority, according to its own requirements, criteria and timelines.
Transparent Pricing
Our service fee covers the online processing, administrative assistance and customer support provided by our company.
Government fees, when applicable, are separate and are determined by the applicable government authority.
Shipping or delivery charges may also apply depending on the selected delivery method.
| Fee | Charged by | Amount |
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| 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 |
Government fees and requirements may change. Please verify current government requirements through the appropriate government authority.
See the full fee breakdownOfficial Government Resources
You may request vital records directly from the California Department of Public Health without using our service. See official application links, mailing address and phone number.
Official Government ResourcesMore California birth certificate resources
Important Information
- This website is operated by California Birth Certificates, a private company, and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the State of California or any federal, state, county, or local government agency.
- Our service provides online assistance and processing support for eligible requests. Government agencies may provide similar services directly.
- Any government-issued certificate is issued by the applicable government authority, not by our company.
- Any service fee charged by California Birth Certificates is separate from applicable government fees.
Ready to start your request?
Complete the online form. Fees are shown in full before any payment is taken.
Private third-party service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the State of California or any government agency.
Our services
One document, one simple process
We help you prepare and submit your California birth certificate request correctly the first time.