Order Official California Vital Records Online.
Order Certified California Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates Online.
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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of
California Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth, death and marriage certificates
direct to your door.
Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the California Department of Public Health.
Identification Requirements
All applicants must submit a Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to
upload your Notarized Sworn Statement and proof
of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once these items are received along with payment.
Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates
Applicant |
Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
Self |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Parent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Guardian |
Notarized Sworn Statement and court documents showing legal guardianship |
Spouse |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Domestic Partner |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Child |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandparent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandchild |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Sibling |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Representative |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Government Agency(Conducting Official Business) |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Adoption Agency |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Power of Attorney |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the power of attorney or supporting documentation identifying you as executor |
Authorized by court order |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the court order |
Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates
Applicant |
Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
Parent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Guardian |
Notarized Sworn Statement and court documents showing legal guardianship |
Spouse |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Domestic Partner |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Child |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandparent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandchild |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Sibling |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Representative |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Government Agency(Conducting Official Business) |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Funeral Home |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Power of Attorney |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the power of attorney or supporting documentation identifying you as executor |
Authorized by court order |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the court order |
Eligibility Requirements for Marriage Certificates
Applicant |
Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
Self |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Parent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Guardian |
Notarized Sworn Statement and court documents showing legal guardianship |
Spouse |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Domestic Partner |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Child |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandparent |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Grandchild |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Sibling |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Legal Representative |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Government Agency(Conducting Official Business) |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Adoption Agency |
Notarized Sworn Statement |
Power of Attorney |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the power of attorney or supporting documentation identifying you as executor |
Authorized by court order |
Notarized Sworn Statement and a copy of the court order |
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