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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for Monterey County Recorder.

That means we can process your request fast, affordably, and securely. The only thing faster is doing it in person – but that’s not always possible or convenient, and that’s why we’re here.

Monterey County Recorder 168 W. Alisal St. 1st Floor Salinas, CA, 93902
Phone 877-316-3904
Fax 844-941-0760
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About Vital Records from Monterey County Recorder

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



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.

Available California (CA) Vital Record Types

Public Marriage - Authorized Copy

A certified copy of the public marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for licenses that were issued Monterey County.

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Birth Certificate

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 Monterey County.

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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.

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Death Certificate

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 Monterey County.

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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.

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Confidential Marriage - Authorized Copy

A certified copy of the confidential marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for licenses that were issued in Monterey County from 1972 to the present.

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