Order a California Birth Certificate Online
Complete a secure online form, and we handle preparing and submitting your request to the state — no printing, no mailing anything yourself.
Private third-party service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the State of California or any government agency.
How ordering online actually works
You don't need to visit an office or mail in paperwork yourself. You fill out a secure online form with your information, our team reviews it for completeness, and we handle submitting your request to the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) on your behalf.
Card and PayPal payments are processed securely — we never see or store your full card number. Once your order is placed, you can track its status at any time.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really complete this entirely online?
Yes. The information-gathering step is a secure online form. You don't need to print, sign in person, or mail anything to us — we handle the submission to the government office on your behalf.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major debit/credit cards and PayPal, processed securely through Stripe and PayPal. We never see or store your full card number.
Is ordering online as valid as applying by mail or in person?
Yes — the certified copy you receive is the same document, issued by the same government office, regardless of how the request was filed. We're a private service that prepares and files the request; we don't issue the certificate ourselves.
What happens after I submit my request?
Our team reviews what you submitted for completeness and contacts you if anything is missing, then handles filing your request with the issuing government office.
How do I know my order was received?
You'll get a confirmation email after payment, and you can check your order's status anytime using Track Order.
Can I order more than one certified copy at a time?
Yes, you can request multiple copies in a single order — quantity is one of the options on the request form.
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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.
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