Sacramento County (CA) Birth Certificate Online

How to Obtain a Sacramento, California Birth Certificate

Getting a government-issued birth certificate in the city of Sacramento, California is a straightforward process that can be completed with little to no hassle. In fact, a Sacramento County birth certificate can be obtained without having to visit a vital records office nor wait in line.

You can order an authorized copy of a Sacramento County (CA) birth certificate for yourself or on behalf of a third person, as long as you are qualified to do so see eligibility information above

To obtain a copy of an Sacramento birth certificate online:

1. Fill out and print the California birth certificate application (available by clicking the button on this page). Then, sign the sworn statement in the presence of a notary public
2. Include a photocopy of the applicant’s valid identification documents (detailed list below), a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the required payment
3. Mail the aboveto the California Vital Records Office

You will receive the Sacramento birth certificate at your home address, once it is processed and issued by the vital statistics office.

Copies of Sacramento birth certificates may be ordered by posting your application package to the following mailing address:

California Department of Public Health
Vital Records - MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA

Individuals in need of an urgent copy of a Sacramento County birth certificate may print and sign their Sacramento birth certificate application after filling it out online and submit it in person with the necessary requirements.

Walk-in service means the applicant has to visit the Vital Registration counter early during office hours and wait in line. However, if the record is found on file at the same office, it may result in same-day issuance of the Sacramento, CA birth certificate.

Please note that fees may vary between the state vital records office and the county vital records office, so make sure to inquire about the exact search cost once you arrive.

Furthermore, the county office at which you submit the birth certificate order depends on the age of the certificate bearer.

The simplest is to post your request to the California state vital records office.

However, should you prefer to send it to the Sacramento county office, here are the necessary addresses.

For birth certificates of babies born within the last 2 years, file your request at:

DPH Vital Records Office
313 North Figueroa Street
Room Lobby-1
Sacramento, CA 90012

Sacramento birth certificate requests for births recorded more than 2 years ago may be submitted at:

Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder
P.O. Box 839
Sacramento, CA 95812-0839

Applicants who wish to present their Sacramento birth certificate application in person may visit one of the following addresses:

Downtown Sacramento
600 8th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

County Service Center - South
8239 E. Stockton Boulevard, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95828

County Service Center - East
5229 Hazel Avenue, Suite B
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Sacramento Birth Certificate Copy Required Information

To get a copy of a Sacramento County, California birth certificate, you will need to fill out the online birth certificate application with the following personal details, as stated on the birth record:

• The full names of the certificate holder’s mother and father
• The certificate holder's full name
• Date and place of birth

Required documents for a certified copy of a Sacramento birth certificate

Citizens applying for a certified copy of a Sacramento County birth certificate need to prove their identity with an unexpired identification document. Applicants also need to complete and sign the sworn statement on the application form in the presence of a notary public.

Applicants can show any of the following government-issued identification documents as proof of identity:

• Driver’s license issued by California state
• School ID
• Voter Registration Card
• U.S. Military card
• U.S. passport, card or card issued by a foreign embassy or consulate
• Native American tribal document with photograph
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card

How to Request an Apostille for a Sacramento County Birth Certificate

Sacramento County, CA citizens who need to use their birth certificate abroad for official business need to make sure their vital record bears an apostille to grant it legal validity outside the US territory.

To get an apostille for a County of Sacramento birth certificate:

1. Order a certified copy of the Sacramento County, California birth certificate
2. Prepare a cover sheet stating the country in which the document will be utilized, as well as a self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage
3. Upon receiving the certified copy of the Sacramento, CA birth certificate, mail the complete document to the California Secretary of State's office with the required apostille fee for authentication

California Authentications Unit street address:

California Secretary of State
Authentications Unit
Notary Public Section
1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

California Authentications unit PO BOX:

Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA 94277–0001

Birth Certificate Cost in Sacramento County, California

When ordering a copy of a birth certificate in Sacramento County, California, (CA) it is necessary to pay the appropriate search fee.

The following payment methods are available when mailing your Sacramento County birth certificate application:

• Personal check
• Money order
• Cashier check
• Business check

Sacramento birth certificate applications processed in the California state vital records office carry a $29 fee.

Applications submitted by post or handed in person at the Sacramento County Clerk’s Office carry a $32 fee.

Please note that the fee varies depending on whether you submit your Sacramento birth certificate application at the California State or the Sacramento County office.

Applicants submitting their request in person also have the option of paying the fee in cash or by credit/debit card.

It is advisable to order extra copies using the same birth certificate application form. Additional copies can be kept on file ready for future use. Duplicate copies of the same Sacramento County birth certificate ordered within a single form carry the same cost as the initial copy ordered.

Applicants with an Affidavit of Homeless Status are eligible to obtain a fee exemption for a copy of their Sacramento, CA birth certificate.

The Sacramento County Recorder —or any other California State Vital Records Office— will issue a certified copy of a birth certificate without a fee to citizens who can verify their status as a homeless person. The Affidavit of Homeless Status for a Fee Exempt Copy of a Birth Certificate must be completed by a Homeless Services Provider.

Sacramento County, California Birth Certificate Processing Times

Once you have mailed the complete Sacramento birth certificate application package, along with the requirements detailed above and the necessary fees, the vital records office will process your request.

In most cases, your Sacramento birth certificate order will be filled within 12-14 weeks. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.

You will then receive your certified copy of the Sacramento, California CA birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door.

Unfortunately, rush orders are not available for Sacramento vital records at this time. Therefore, it is advisable to request a copy of your birth certificate ahead of time so as to avoid delays.

This is especially important when you need to present your Sacramento birth certificate for a procedure that has a strict deadline, such as school enrollment, retirement planning, or having a passport issued in time for a trip abroad.

Sacramento citizens in urgent need of a certified copy of a birth certificate may print out their completed application package, and take it with the required documents and fee to sign and submit it in person at the Sacramento or Sacramento County Clerk’s office.

Walk-in service means the applicant has to visit the Sacramento County Vital Registration counter early during office hours and wait in line. The fees, in this case, are higher than when sending your order to the California State Vital Records Office.

If the record is found on file at the same county office, it may result in same-day issuance of the Sacramento, CA birth certificate.