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Merced County, California Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Merced County, California: 3 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 3
- Offices
- California
- State
- $31.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Merced County birth certificate
Merced County birth and death records are issued under California state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Merced County office listed below.
- By mail — to the California state vital records office.
- Fee
- $29
- Processing
- 10 to 12 weeks
- Who can request
- Adoption Agencies, Attorneys, Children, Government Officials, Grandparents, Law Enforcement
Offices in Merced County
Cities in Merced County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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