SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY VITAL RECORDS

The San Bernardino County Recorder issues copies of vital records, including Authorized and Informational copies of San Bernardino County birth, death and marriage certificates (for marriage licenses that were issued in San Bernardino County). This includes public and confidential marriages.

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Birth - Authorized Copy
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 San Bernardino County.

First Copy: $21.00    Additional Copies: $21.00


Death - Authorized Copy
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 San Bernardino County.

First Copy: $14.00    Additional Copies: $14.00


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: $21.00    Additional Copies: $21.00


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: $14.00    Additional Copies: $14.00


Public Marriage - Authorized 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: $14.00    Additional Copies: $14.00


Confidential Marriage - Authorized Copy
Copies of confidential marriage records may ONLY be obtained by a party of the marriage, OR by order of the superior court. If you are not a party of the marriage or do not have a court order, you may only receive a written acknowledgement that a marriage took place. All applicants must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment before the order will be processed. Forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order.

First Copy: $14.00    Additional Copies: $14.00


Marriage - Informational Copy
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the marriage 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

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by San Bernardino County Recorder, to securely order certified San Bernardino County vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by San Bernardino County Recorder, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

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