Department of Public Health Office of Vital Records
101 Grove Street, Room 105, San Francisco, California, 94102
Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Grove Street, Room 105, San Francisco, California, 94102
- Records for
- San Francisco County, California
- Phone
- 415-554-2700
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
San Francisco 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 | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 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 San Francisco. 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
★★★★★4.5 (21)- ★★★★★Chris ChiangGoogle
Note: Actually Room 160, back-right side of City hall (if coming through main entrance). For Birth Certificates - Beware: - Birth Certificates for Under 3 is in Department of Public Health, across the street. with virtually no line. - Birth Certificate line is shared with Marriage license line (for check-in, at least). The line can be very long. Thankfully, it diverges after that into its own path that is less crowded.
- ★★★★★Scott H.Google
We debated whether to request a birth certificate by mail or in person. Very glad we did so in person -- much easier. Went on a Monday around 12:15pm, found easy meter parking a block away on Van Ness, walked in, no line, in and out in a matter of minutes. (Get your forms ahead of time on their website and have them all filled out when you arrive.)
- ★★★★★EleanoreGoogle
Went on a Friday at 1pm and took me 15-30 minutes to get a birth certificate once you have your application which they have on site. You just walk in and get on line to get to a window clerk to show them your ID, the application, and $25 to be paid by card or other methods. Took longer to find parking but easiest way is to park at civic center garage and pay max $6/hour and walk 5 mins to the office. Overall, fast and efficient process if you’re looking to go and get a birth certificate for your newborn!
- ★★★★★Crystal DeNovaGoogle
As of 2025, all BCs can be obtained at City Hall, rm 160. Call 311 for any questions!
- ★★★★★Thuy Ngan LeGoogle
I came here for my boy birth certificate. Just walked in, no line. You should fill out the white form for birth and yellow one for death before approaching the line or window. Nice and helpful staffs. Easy and quick process.