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SANTA CLARA COUNTY RECORDER


70 WEST HEDDING STREET
SAN JOSE, CA 95110
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Fax:		 408.299.2481
408.299.2481
408.280.6611

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Santa Clara County Recorder (Santa Clara County Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates and Santa Clara County death certificates, and certified copies of Santa Clara County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Santa Clara County). You may order copies of Santa Clara County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



SANTA CLARA COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Santa Clara County Vital Records issues Authorized and Informational copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates. Authorized copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes. Informational copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates can be used for informational purposes only.

Who Can Order?
Authorized Copies - All applicants must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment, in addition to a government issued photo ID, before the order will be processed, forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order. Individuals permitted to receive authorized, certified copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates are listed below:

  • The certificate holder, a parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder.
  • A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the certificate holder.
  • A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
  • A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record.
  • An attorney representing the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate.
Informational Copies - no documentation is required.


SANTA CLARA COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Santa Clara County Vital Records issues Authorized and Informational copies of Santa Clara County death certificates for individuals who died within Santa Clara County. Authorized copies of Santa Clara County death certificates can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes. Informational copies of Santa Clara County death certificates can be used for informational purposes only.

Who Can Order?
Authorized Copies - All applicants must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment, in addition to a government issued photo ID, before the order will be processed, forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order. Individuals permitted to receive authorized, certified copies of Santa Clara County death certificates are listed below:

  • The decedent's parent or legal guardian.
  • A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the decedent.
  • A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
  • A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order.
  • An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the decedent or the decedent's estate.
  • A funeral director ordering certified copies on behalf of the decedent's family.
Informational Copies - no documentation is required.


SANTA CLARA COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS
Santa Clara County Vital Records issues certified copies of Santa Clara County marriage records of individuals who were issued a marriage license within Santa Clara County, and can typically be used for proof of marriage and other legal purposes. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Santa Clara County marriage records are available for licenses that were issued in Santa Clara County from 1850 to present.

Who Can Order?
Anyone may order certified copies of Public Santa Clara County marriage records. For copies of Confidential Santa Clara County marriage records, please contact the recorder's office for instructions on ordering.




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BIRTH - AUTHORIZED
An authorized, certified birth certificate copy that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Santa Clara County.

First Copy: 17.00   Additional Copies: 17.00


BIRTH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the birth certificate, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words 'INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY' imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for identification purposes.

First Copy: 17.00   Additional Copies: 17.00


DEATH - AUTHORIZED
An authorized, certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Santa Clara County.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00


DEATH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words 'INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY' imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes.

First Copy: 12.00   Additional Copies: 12.00


MARRIAGE
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for licenses that were issued in Santa Clara County from 1850 to present.

First Copy: 14.00   Additional Copies: 14.00



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Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.