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Our service fee covers the online processing, administrative assistance and customer support provided by our company. Government fees, when applicable, are separate.
Birth Certificates
| 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 |
These are the complete amounts charged by California Birth Certificates at checkout — nothing further is added afterward. Any separate government fee charged directly by the California Department of Public Health or a county recorder is paid to that authority if you file with them directly instead of using our service — see Government Resources to compare.
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.
Official 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 ResourcesReady to start your request?
Complete the online form. Fees are shown in full before any payment is taken.
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