Birth and Death Certificates

Birth & Death Certificates

Please Note: fee increase for birth and death certificates effective 1/1/2022

Click the subject heading links for information to answer your questions.
The guidelines for ordering birth and death records have changed

Obtaining a Birth Certificate in person
Where do I go to obtain a copy of a birth certificate?
What information will I need to provide? How much does it cost?

Obtaining a Death Certificate in person
Where do I go to obtain a copy of a death certificate?
What information will I need to provide? How much does it cost?

Birth Certificates by Mail
How do I request a copy of a birth certificate by mail? How much does it cost?
Can I pay with a credit card?

Death Certificates by Mail
How do I request a copy of a death certificate by mail? How much does it cost?
Can I pay with a credit card?

Birth or Death Certificates ONLINE click HERE.

Divorce, Probate and Lawsuits
How can I get copies of Court Documents?

For more information, please call us during office hours, at (831) 454-2800, Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm & 1-4pm (closed 12-1pm). Fax 831-454-3169. Click to E-Mail We are located at 701 Ocean St., RM. 230, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. Se Habla Español.