MERCED COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Merced County Recorder issues Authorized and Informational copies of Merced County vital records including Merced County birth certificates, Merced County death certificates, and Certified Merced County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Merced County).
Merced County Vital Records participates in the VitalChek Network, allowing you to order the following certificates online on an expedited basis.
MERCED COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS
Merced County Recorder issues certified copies of Merced County marriage records of individuals who were issued a marriage license within Merced County. If you were married with a confidential marriage license please contact the recorder's office for instructions on ordering.
Who Can Order?
To order copies of Merced County marriage records online, you must have a valid Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card.
You may order Merced County marriage records through VitalChek's fax service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your fax must contain the following information: a valid Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover card number and expiration date; the name of the groom; the name of the bride; the date of marriage; the place where the marriage took place; a daytime telephone number; whether you desire delivery by regular mail or express carrier; and the street address to which the certificate should be sent. Please note that express carriers will not deliver to a PO box. You may inquire as to the shipping and handling fees for regular, international, or Saturday deliveries by calling VitalChek
You may order copies of Merced County marriage records by mail or in person at the Merced County Recorder. If you apply by mail, your request must include: the name of the groom; the name of the bride; the date of marriage; the place where the marriage took place; a daytime telephone number; and the address where the record should be sent. If you desire further information on applying in person or by mail, you should call the County Recorder.
Where Can The Document Be Shipped?
Merced County Vital Records will only ship copies of Merced County marriage records to the entitled applicant's address.
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MERCED COUNTY RECORDER site
MARRIAGEA 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 Merced County from 1873 to present
Important Note - To request a copy of a Confidential Marriage Certificate, please contact the agency directly.
First Copy: 13.00 Additional Copies: 13.00
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 Phone To place your order by phone, please call 209.385.7627. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.