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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for San Francisco County Clerk.
About Vital Records from San Francisco County Clerk
Available California (CA) Vital Record Types
Why should you trust VitalChek?
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How do I get my birth certificate from San Francisco County?
How long does it take to get a birth certificate in San Francisco?
What is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in California?
How do I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?

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.

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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for San Francisco County Clerk.

That means we can process your request fast, affordably, and securely. The only thing faster is doing it in person – but that’s not always possible or convenient, and that’s why we’re here.

San Francisco County Clerk SF City Hall #168 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA, 94102

Phone 800-708-6733

Fax 888-985-6265

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About Vital Records from San Francisco County Clerk

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY CLERK VITAL RECORDS

San Francisco County Clerk issues copies of vital records, including Authorized and Informational copies of San Francisco County birth and death certificates as well as confidential marriage certificates.

Please note: Acknowledgements executed by Notaries Public outside of USA are not accepted. Sworn Statement must be taken before an Embassador, Minister, Consul, Vice Consul, or Consular Agent of the United States, or before any Judge of a Court of record having a seal in such foreign country. (CA CCP 2014)

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Available California (CA) Vital Record Types

An authorized, certified birth certificate copy that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for individuals born in San Francisco County more than 3 years ago and back to 1906. The VitalChek fee is $12.95 per order.

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How do I get my birth certificate from San Francisco County?

Go to the Office of the County Clerk 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 long does it take to get a birth certificate in San Francisco?

Generally, the Office of Vital Records mails out copies of birth certificates a week after receiving a properly completed request. However, certain requests can take up to 60 days from the date the request was received.

What is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in California?

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.