Get Vital Records Authorization Form

You may be able to obtain a copy of the original birth certificate by filing a petition under California Health and Safety Code Section 102705 in the clerk's office of the county superior court where you reside (if you live in California), or the county where the adoption was finalized.

Application to Amend a Birth Record-Adjudication of Facts of Parentage (VS 21)

An Affidavit to Amend a Record VS 24 (PDF) form is required to: Correct minor spelling errors. Correct most items on the certificate.

California law defines individuals who can obtain an authorized certified copy of a birth certificate as: The registrant (person listed on the certificate) or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant. A child, grandparent, grandchild, brother or sister, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.

We keep all of your information confidential. The average time to receive an expedited California birth certificate ranges from 5-9 days in most of the counties, and 15-19 days in Alameda, Santa Clara, Yolo, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.

While you can try to send in your request, FastBirthCertificates takes care of the process for you. All you need to do is send your request to FastBirthCertificates.com, make your payment, and a copy of a California birth certificate will arrive shortly.

You can open a parentage case with the Court. Once the legal parents are established by the Court, follow the procedure on the State Dept. of Public Health website to request that the birth certificate be amended to include the father's name. You and the other parent can sign a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage .

Adjudication of Facts of Parentage. What is Adjudication? This is a legal process whereby the court makes a decision as to the existence or nonexistence of the parent and child relationship. This process should only be used if you want to change or remove a parent who is listed on the child's original birth certificate ...

Certificates Available Four Weeks after Birth Birth certificates start at medical facilities, pass through the Health Department, and arrive at the Clerk-Recorder's Office. This process takes time—in most cases, the Office can issue a certificate four weeks after the birth of a child.

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.

It typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to receive your certified birth certificate copy in the mail. If you need your replacement sooner, premium services such as VitalRecordsOnline.com offer a Rush Package with expedited shipping. Some states may even be able to provide a copy within 2-3 business days.

It typically takes 4 to 8 weeks to receive your certified birth certificate copy in the mail. If you need your replacement sooner, premium services such as VitalRecordsOnline.com offer a Rush Package with expedited shipping. Some states may even be able to provide a copy within 2-3 business days.