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REQUEST METHOD: May be done by mail OR in person.įEE: Standard fee (currently $25, but subject to change).įEE: Fees vary by county. TIME: Takes less time to process (same day, in person). TIME: Takes longer to process (4-6 weeks). WHERE TO GET YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE: CDPH or County Recorder’s Office?ĬALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) THIS CHART EXPLAINS THE PROS & CONS OF REQUESTING YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH) VS. See the chart on PG. 33 to learn details about the pros and cons. Generally, it is easier to go through the County Recorder’s Office, but there are pros and cons to each. You must go through one of two sources to get your California birth certificate: (1) the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), or (2) the County Recorder’s Office of the county where you were born.

How do I get an authorized copy of my birth certificate?

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