CALIFORNIA VITAL STATISTICS

Information:
Fax:

800.858.5553
866.550.1870 (VitalChek)

Death Certificates

CALIFORNIA VITAL RECORDS
California Vital Records issues certified informational copies of California birth certificates and California death certificates.

You may order informational copies of California vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

CALIFORNIA DEATH CERTIFICATES
California Vital Records issues certified informational copies of California death certificates. A certified informational copy can be used for informational purposes only.

Who Can Order?
Any individual may order certified informational copies of California death certificates.

DEATH INFORMATIONAL COPY
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death 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 legal purposes. If you need a certified death certificate to obtain death benefits or other legal purposes, please go back and choose the County Recorder's office.

First Copy: 12.00 Additional Copies: 12.00

Order Online
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.

Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 866.550.1870 (VitalChek).

Birth Informational Fax Application

Death Informational Fax Application

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