Birth and death certificates, dating back from 1873 to the present, are available from the County of Santa Clara Office of the Clerk-Recorder or call (408) 299-5688. New location as of October 23, 2023: 110 W. Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA 95134. Phone: (408) 299-5688.
Facilities for researching official records and maps are available at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's office main office. Note that document contents may only be viewed at the main office, not on-line.
Birth, death, and marriage records research Please contact the Clerk-Recorder's Office at (408) 299-5688.
The California Department of Public Health — Vital Records issues certified copies of California vital records. The fastest way to request a copy of a birth or death certificate or marriage or divorce documents is to order online at CDPH-VR.
Links to Applications for Ordering Birth Records When ordering in person, an authorized individual must complete an approved application including a sworn statement under penalty of perjury to receive an authorized certified copy.