Birth Certificates

By law, each live birth in San Diego must be registered with the Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS) within 21 days of the child’s birth.

OVRS provides birth certificates from 1957 to present. Two types of birth certificates:

1. Authorized Certified Copy – only provided to Authorized Individuals. You must have a notarized Sworn Statement.
2. Informational Certified Copy – provided to all other individuals. You do not need a Sworn Statement.

A certified copy of a birth certificate costs $32.00. This fee is set by the State.

See below, or click the following links, to learn more:

• Request a Birth Certificate
  • In-Person
  • Online
  • By Mail

  You cannot get a birth certificate by email. Call the office at (619) 692-5733 if you have questions. English, Spanish, and Tagalog are spoken.

  Request A Birth Certificate
  

  In-Person

  

  1. OVRS is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

  

  2. Have these ready:

  • Child's full name as it is on the birth certificate,
  • Mother's full maiden name,
  • Child's date of birth, and
  • A valid government issued picture ID.

  

  3. Complete payment of $32.00 per copy. There are three ways to pay:

  • Cash;
  • Debit, credit, tap to pay; or
  • Check, or money order, payable to County of San Diego.

  

  Online

  VitalChek is a third-party website that processes requests online for the Office of Vital Records and Statistics.

  

  

  2. Go to "Order Certificate", then choose "Birth Certificates."

  

  3. Fill out the application.

  

  4. Complete payment with credit card, debit card, or electronic check.

  • Certificate fee is $32.00 per copy.
  • VitalChek processing fee is $12.95.
  • Shipping fee is no cost for regular mail, or $19.00 for Express UPS.

  For more information, visit VitalChek online , or call 1-877-459-1061.