Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk
Official birth record ordering instructions, eligibility and fees. Choose the appropriate authorized or informational copy.
- Availability · In-person birth certificate orders
- This service is not available at our Kearny Mesa Office. Instead, you can request birth certificates at any of our office locations including; downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, Santee, and San Marcos. An appointment is not required.
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
This service is not available at our Kearny Mesa Office. Instead, you can request birth certificates at any of our office locations including; downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, Santee, and San Marcos. An appointment is not required. Find a Location How to order: Visit VitalChek.com and complete the ordering process. VitalChek is the only third-party vendor authorized by the San Diego Coun
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dff60e72f78c8d07 - Availability
- You can obtain a birth certificate for anyone born within the County of San Diego. If the registrant was born in another county, contact that County Recorder’s office. Please allow 3 weeks after the date of birth to request a birth certificate.
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Record-specific county instructions; exact subsection quoted.
You can obtain a birth certificate for anyone born within the County of San Diego. If the registrant was born in another county, contact that County Recorder’s office. Please allow 3 weeks after the date of birth to request a birth certificate. If no record is found based on the information provided on the application, a "Letter of No Record" will
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Information & documents · Certificate orders by mail
- If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required.
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required. Mail to: Send completed application with check or money order to: San Diego Recorder
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dff60e72f78c8d07 - Payments · Online birth certificate orders
- Fees: $34 for each birth certificate $12.95 VitalChek handling fee $19 VitalChek expedited delivery fee (optional) The fee is not refundable even if the record is not found.
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
Fees: $34 for each birth certificate $12.95 VitalChek handling fee $19 VitalChek expedited delivery fee (optional) The fee is not refundable even if the record is not found. How to order: Complete the birth certificate application
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — birth (opens in a new tab)
Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
You can obtain a birth certificate for anyone born within the County of San Diego.
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Official death record ordering instructions, eligibility and fees. Choose the appropriate authorized or informational copy.
Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Information & documents · Certificate orders by mail
- If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required.
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — death (opens in a new tab)
Specific county service rule; exceptions and channel restrictions retained.
If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required. Mail to: Send completed application with check or money order to: San Diego Recorder
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San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk · County vital records — death (opens in a new tab)
Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
You can obtain a death certificate for anyone whose death occurred within the County of San Diego.
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Certified marriage-record copies. This is a request for proof of an existing marriage, not a marriage-license application.
Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Information & documents · Certificate orders by mail
- If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required.
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Record-specific county instructions; exact subsection quoted.
If requesting a Certified Copy: You must be an authorized individual. Complete the Sworn Statement on the application and have it notarized. The Certificate of Acknowledgement must be completed by a Notary Public. If outside of California, the Notary may cross out California and enter the correct state. If requesting a certified Informational Copy: You do not have to be an authorized individual. The Sworn Statement, Certificate of Acknowledgment, and notarization are not required. Mail to: Send completed application with check or money order to: San Diego Recorder/County Clerk ATTN: Vital Records P.O. Box 121750 San Diego, CA 92112-1750 Fees: $19 for each marriage certificate The fee is not refundable even if the record is not found. The fe
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Named service instructions on the county publisher’s current page.
Marriage Certificate Request
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