Order by Mail

Follow the steps below to order a certified California birth certificate by mail. Make sure each step is completed in order before mailing your documents.

  1. 1

    Download and Fill Out the California Birth Certificate Application

    Download the official CDPH application form and use our Text Filler to complete it accurately. The form guides you through every required field to minimize errors.

    Download Application (PDF)
  2. 2

    Notarize the Sworn Statement

    California law requires a notarized Sworn Statement to accompany your application. You can notarize in person at any notary office, or connect with a remote online notary through NotaryLive.com and get it done within minutes from home.

  3. 3

    Pay by Check

    Make your check or money order payable to CDPH Vital Records. The cost is $31 per copy. If ordering multiple copies, include the total amount.

  4. 4

    Mail Your Documents and Payment

    Mail the completed application, notarized sworn statement, and your check to:

    California Dept. of Public Health
    1501 Capitol Ave
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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