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Vital Records include Informational and Authorized copies of Birth and Death records for
individuals born or deceased more than three years ago in San Francisco County. Records are from 1906 to present. For birth records up to 3 years old and death certificates where event date is up to 3 years old are available from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. To correct or amend a vital record, go to
California Department of Public Health. Visit the County Clerk's Website San Francisco (CA) Birth Certificate OnlineOrder a San Francisco, California (CA) birth certificate online to avoid long lines at the vital records office. Complete an easy form to get a certified copy of an SF birth certificate mailed to you. Legal Disclaimer: US Birth Certificates is a privately owned website that is not affiliated with, not owned or operated by any government agency. US Birth Certificates is an independent preparer that provides vital records application preparation assistance services. If you are looking for blank forms, you can get them for free at the relevant state office. Show Fill out the form, we do the rest Apply online in minutes before we review and submit your application to the government. Get your certificate ASAP Your application is priority processed so you get your certificate delivered to your door in no time. San Francisco, CA Birth Certificate ReplacementIndividuals born in the city of San Francisco or the rest of San Francisco County are issued a California birth certificate as soon as their birth is officially registered. This essential legal document is a mandatory requirement when a San Francisco citizen wishes to:
If your San Francisco, California birth certificate got lost, or was stolen, misplaced or destroyed —even partially— you will have to obtain a San Francisco birth certificate replacement. Applying for a legally-valid copy of a San Francisco County, CA vital record can conveniently be done online, eliminating the need to wait in line at a vital statistics office. Ordering a San Francisco, California birth certificate online is a quick and straightforward procedure. The form takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and we provide personalized instructions to help you complete your birth certificate application with ease. Once your San Francisco birth certificate replacement application has been processed, you will receive an official copy of your vital record at home. San Francisco, CA Birth Certificate TypesIt is important to understand the different types of birth certificates available in order to make sure you obtain the correct document to fulfill your needs when ordering a replacement birth certificate of a San Francisco, California birth record. There are 2 types of San Francisco, California birth certificate copies, both of which are considered certified copies of the original birth record. However, there are some essential differences between the 2 in regards to who can order each type of SF birth certificate and what purposes each one serves. Long-form copy of a San Francisco, CA birth certificateA long-form copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate is also known as a/an:
A long-form copy of a birth certificate from the city of San Francisco or the rest of San Francisco County can be used to establish an individual’s:
An authorized copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate is a government-issued copy of the original document which includes any corrections made to the birth record. If you need your SF birth certificate to sign up at university, get a driver’s license, apply for a US passport, get married, or for other legal purposes, then you need to order a long-form copy of your SF birth certificate. An informational copy will not be accepted to prove your identity. A long-form San Francisco County birth certificate is required at the following agencies, amongst others:
A full certified copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate will carry the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office. You may order a long-form certified copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate on behalf of another person, as long as you are eligible. Short-form copy of a San Francisco, CA birth certificateAn informational copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate is also known as a short-form birth certificate. It is an abstract of the birth record that only shows the individual's basic information. Short-form San Francisco County birth certificates or informational copies bear the following statement imprinted across the face of the copy: “Informational, not a valid document to establish identity” Citizens that are not eligible to obtain a long-form copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate under California law, are eligible to order an informational copy instead. How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate in San FranciscoGetting a government-issued birth certificate in San Francisco County, California is a straightforward process that can be completed with little to no hassle. To order an authorized full copy of a San Francisco County (CA) birth certificate, just fill out the SF birth certificate application (available by clicking the button on this page) with the required information, have it notarized, and mail it to the State of California Vital Records Office with the necessary requirements and payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the San Francisco birth certificate copy can be sent to you once it is issued.
The easiest way to obtain an SF birth certificate copy is to post your request to the California State Office. Alternatively, San Francisco Birth and Death Certificates orders may also be submitted by mailing your application package to the San Francisco County Clerk or the Department of Public Health depending on the year the event was recorded, as explained below. Please note that the San Francisco County Clerk can only issue birth certificates for individuals born in SF County more than 3 years ago and back to 1906. San Francisco County Clerk address:
To obtain an SF birth certificate of toddlers that are currently less than 3 years old, applicants should submit their application at the San Francisco Department of Public Health instead. San Francisco Department of Public Health address:
Citizens of San Francisco, or the rest of San Francisco County who prefer to submit their birth certificate application in person, may do so at the following address during walk-in hours —although this usually entails waiting in line:
Walk-up hours are Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM except for Observed Holiday and Office Closures. Birth certificate copy required informationTo get a certified copy of a San Francisco, California birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with the following personal data:
Required documents for a San Francisco birth certificateCitizens applying for a long-form certified copy of a San Francisco County birth certificate need to prove their identity and sign the application form in the presence of a notary public as well as provide a sworn statement. Proof of identity can be provided using any of the following documents:
Who is eligible to applyThe following applicants are required to comply with the conditions or additional documentation detailed below alongside the San Francisco County birth certificate application. This depends on the relationship between the applicant and the certificate holder. If you are the certificate bearer or a parent of the certificate bearer, you must:
Legal guardians must provide documentation to prove they have been appointed as a legal guardian of the certificate bearer. This is done by presenting a copy of the guardianship document or court order. A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the birth certificate holder must present an identification document. A third party such as an attorney at law or representative of a licensed adoption agency entitled to receive the birth certificate as a result of a court order must provide a copy of the court order when applying for the birth record. Law enforcement or other government representatives who need the birth record as part of their official business will have to provide photo identification or a request printed on the agency's letterhead. Please note that the documentation that must be presented alongside the San Francisco birth certificate application may vary depending on the person requesting the vital record (see detailed information above). How to Request an Apostille for an SF Birth CertificateCitizens born in San Francisco, or the rest of San Francisco County, CA who need to present their birth certificate outside the territory of the United States need to make sure their document bears an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad. This can be done by following these simple steps:
California Authentications Unit street address: Mail documents via United States Postal Service to:
SF birth certificate apostille requests being mailed via any other service (e.g. FedEx, UPS, DHL) can be sent to the following street address:
California Authentications unit walk-in service address in Sacramento:
California Authentications unit walk-in service address in Los Angeles:
San Francisco Birth Certificate CostWhen ordering a copy of a birth certificate in San Francisco County, California (CA), it is necessary to pay the appropriate search fee. The search fee of each copy of a birth certificate in San Francisco, California is of $29. The same fee applies regardless of whether the SF birth certificate application is sent to the county office or the state office. It is advisable to order several copies using the same birth certificate application form. Additional copies can be kept on file ready for future use. Extra copies of the same San Francisco County birth certificate ordered within a single form carry a cost of $29. San Francisco Birth Certificate Processing TimesOnce you have mailed the complete San Francisco 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 San Francisco birth certificate order will be filled within 1 to 2 weeks. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods. You will then receive your certified copy of the San Francisco, California CA birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door. Unfortunately, rush orders are not available for San Francisco vital records. 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 San Francisco 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. San Francisco citizens in urgent need of a certified copy of a birth certificate may print out their completed application package and submit it in person during opening hours. Make sure to have the required documents and fee at hand and to sign the form in the presence of the clerk upon arrival at the San Francisco County Clerk’s office. Although this usually requires arriving and turning in your application before 3:55 PM after waiting in line for hours, it may result in same-day delivery if the applicant visits the office where the birth was originally recorded. The following is a complete list of Vital Records and Public Health offices that can provide birth certificate copies in California. Keep in mind that the San Francisco County Clerk’s office may sometimes process requests faster than the state vital records office. Regardless of whether the birth certificate you require is found or not, a non-refundable search fee will be charged. Therefore, if you cannot submit the request to the state office, it is advisable to send your birth certificate application to the office where the birth was first recorded, whenever possible. That way, you can be sure that the search will result in the certified birth certificate being issued.
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FAQs About San Francisco County (CA) Birth Certificates
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You can apply to get a birth certificate in person at the Office of the County Clerk. The birth certificate must be for someone: born in San Francisco. born after 1906.
How do I get a certified copy of my US birth certificate?Contact the vital records office in the state or territory where you were born to get a copy of your birth certificate. Follow the instructions for requesting copies and paying fees. If you need a copy fast, ask about expedited service or shipping when you place your order.
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Can I get a CA birth certificate same day?IN-PERSON REQUEST
Same-day service is available for births 1964 to present (Informational Certified Copies, however, are not available the same day). Births prior to 1964 will be mailed within 20 working days.
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