When ordering in person, an authorized individual must complete an approved application including a sworn statement under penalty of perjury to receive an AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY. A notarized statement sworn under penalty of perjury must accompany orders sent by mail to ensure that the requester is an authorized person.Those who are not authorized may receive an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy.Please see below for list of authorized individuals.
Effective January 1, 2014, vital records fees increased pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 1053, (Gordon, Chapter 402, Statutes of 2011) and AB 110, (Blumenfield, Chapter 20, Statutes of 2013).Fees:Certified Birth Certificate $28.00Government Birth Certificate $19.00