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FRESNO ASSESSOR/ RECORDER (ROBERT C WERNER)


HALL OF RECORDS
2281 TULARE STREET RM.# 303
FRESNO, CA 93721		 General:
Information:
Fax:		 559.488.3476
559.488.3471
559.488.6841

Birth Certificates

FRESNO COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Fresno County Recorder (Fresno County Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of Fresno County birth certificates, Fresno County death certificates, and Certified public Fresno County marriage records (for public marriage licenses that were issued in Fresno County). You may order copies of Fresno 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.



FRESNO COUNTY BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Fresno County Vital Records issues Authorized and Informational copies of Fresno County birth certificates; authorized copies are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment and personal identification purposes.

Who Can Order?
Authorized copies of Fresno County birth certificates may only be issued to:

  • The person named on the birth certificate
  • A parent or grandparent of the person named on the birth certificate
  • A member of a law enforcement or other agency specified by law for purposes allowed by the law

Informational copies of Fresno County birth certificates may be issued to anyone requesting the certificate.




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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: 14.00   Additional Copies: 14.00


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 Fresno County from 1873 to present.

First Copy: 14.00   Additional Copies: 14.00



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It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.



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