Merced County Department of Public Health – Office of Vital Records
260 E.15th Street, Merced, California, 95341-6216

Contact & location
- Address
- 260 E.15th Street, Merced, California, 95341-6216
- Records for
- Merced County, California
- Phone
- (209) 381-1015
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Merced County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
This office charges $29.00 — $2.00 less than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $29.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $24.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Merced County Department of Public Health – Office of Vital Records’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Merced. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.8 (6)- ★★★★★Jose VerdugoGoogle
Nice
- ★★★★★jose CamposGoogle
Good service
- ★★★★★Khali BinningGoogle
So far all I did was ask a question. If I get an answer tomorrow I'll give a better rating.
- ★★★★★--Google
They only issue for newborns. Go to county records at 2222 M St if you want a birth certificate for a adult.