How It Works
What our company does, what the government authority does, and what you can expect at each stage.
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.
Processing times
We do not promise or guarantee an approval, issuance or delivery date. Timelines are determined by the government authority and by the delivery method selected.
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Our review of your submitted information
We aim to file your request within 24 hours of receiving all required information and payment in full.
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Government authority processing
Typically 3–8 business days once filed, though this is set entirely by the issuing government office and can vary.
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Delivery after the record is released
Depends on the delivery method you choose at checkout — standard mail or expedited shipping.
Transparent Pricing
Our service fee covers the online processing, administrative assistance and customer support provided by our company. Government fees, when applicable, are separate.
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 ResourcesImportant 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.