VitalChek - Official California Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of California

 

Order your official California birth records online today - quickly and securely.

You can obtain your official California birth records quickly and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service - an official government authorized service and secure online ordering system. Ordering official birth records through VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, phone, or fax ordering capabilities accessible from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies nationwide for over twenty years. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. From the second you place your order to the moment your official California birth records are in your hands, VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities, including online order status or a dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you?ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official California birth records.

Vital records, including official California birth records, are one of the key documents which provide proof of major life events, such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, and are only issued by an official government agency, such as the California Vital Statistics (California Vital Records).

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 Trust America’s leading source 

With LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc., you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data, since we are a government-approved organization. In fact, VitalChek is America’s #1 resource for online ordering of official government-issued vital records, like official California birth records, and we offer the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order official California birth records from California Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official birth records issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

As added protection, selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering your official California birth records, is recommended. Choosing an express delivery service not only provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by California Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, but also includes insurance should the delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

Anyone ordering authorized copies of California birth certificates must submit a Sworn Statement and notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment before the order will be processed. Forms and instructions will be provided upon completion of your online order. Individuals permitted to receive authorized, certified copies of California birth certificates are listed below.

  • The certificate holder, a parent or legal guardian of the certificate holder.
  • A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the certificate holder.
  • A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business.
  • A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record.
  • An attorney representing the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder or the certificate holder's estate.

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.

 
 Uses for Official California birth records 

Copies of official California birth records are generally required documentation for a passport or driver’s license application. Other valid purposes for birth records include:

School Enrollment or Youth Sports Registration
Enlistment in Military
Obtaining a Marriage License
Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Court Proceedings, Insurance, Employment, or Social Security Benefits
 
 Other official vital records from California 

In addition to official birth records, California Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates for events that occurred within the State of California. You may order copies of California Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.