Part of California vital records
San Mateo County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in San Mateo 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 San Mateo County birth certificate
San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo County
- San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder OfficeCounty Center, 555 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, California · 650.599.1713
- San Mateo County Health - Office of Vital Records1600 W. Hillsdale Blvd. #203, San Mateo, California · 650.573.2395
- San Mateo County Health Department225 37th Ave #11, San Mateo, California · (650) 573-2222
Cities in San Mateo County
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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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