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Statewide registration of births began in 1905 in California with general compliance by 1920.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1905 in California with general compliance by 1920.  


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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' ==
=='''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''==


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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>
:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>


:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find California Birth Records#Births_before_1905|Births before 1905]]'''</span>  
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:*[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|<span style="font-size:120%">'''I don't know when the birth is'''</span>]]


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'''[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]'''  
'''[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]'''


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== '''Births before 1905''' ==
=='''Births before 1905'''==


Before 1905, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  
Before 1905, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  


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| align="center" colspan="3" | &nbsp; '''Records that give birth information:'''
| colspan="3" align="center" |&nbsp; '''Records that give birth information:'''
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:[[California Vital Records#Births_and_Death_Records|Death Records]]  
:[[California Vital Records#Births_and_Death_Records|Death Records]]
:[[California Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[California Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]
:[[California Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[California Newspapers|Newspapers]]
:[[California Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[California Bible Records|Bible Records]]


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:[[California Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[California Church Records|Church Records]]
:[[California Census|Census]]  
:[[California Census|Census]]
:[[California Military Records|Military Records]]
:[[California Military Records|Military Records]]


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== '''Births after 1905''' ==
=='''Births after 1905'''==


In 1905, statewide registration of births began in California. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
In 1905, statewide registration of births began in California. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
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==== '''Obtain the Certificate''' ====
===='''Obtain the Certificate'''====


With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/ObtainingVitalRecordsFromCountyOffices.aspx local county offices], [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CertifiedCopiesofBirthDeathRecords.aspx Office of Vital Records], or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/california VitalChek].<br>  
With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/County-Registrars-and-Recorders.aspx local county offices], [https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records-Obtaining-Certified-Copies-of-Birth-Records.aspx Office of Vital Records], or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/california VitalChek].<br>  


{{Tip|'''''Los Angeles''''' birth certificates from 1905-1930, as well as those from several other California counties, are available on microfilm through the {{FHL|347815|subject_id|disp=Family History Library}}.}}  
{{Tip|'''''Los Angeles''''' birth certificates from 1905-1930, as well as those from several other California counties, are available on microfilm through the {{FHL|347815|subject_id|disp=Family History Library}}.}}  
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<br> '''''Restrictions for ordering California birth certificates:'''''<br> To obtain a ''certified'' copy of the birth certificate, you must be:  
<br> '''''Restrictions for ordering California birth certificates:'''''<br> To obtain a ''certified'' copy of the birth certificate, you must be:  


:*The person on the certificate  
:*The person on the certificate
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate  
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate  
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
:*The child of the person on the certificate  
:*The child of the person on the certificate
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate  
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificat
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificat


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=== Related Wiki Articles ===
===Related Wiki Articles===


:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder]]
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]]  
:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60239 California, Select Births and Christenings, 1812-1988] ($)  
 
*{{RecordSearch|2001287|California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994}} Index and images  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60239 California, Select Births and Christenings, 1812-1988] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60240 California, County Birth and Death Records, 1849-1994], ($). Images.  
*{{RecordSearch|2001287|California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994}} Index and images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8834 California, Birth Records from Select Counties, 1872-1987], ($). Images.  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60240 California, County Birth and Death Records, 1849-1994], ($). Images.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8834 California, Birth Records from Select Counties, 1872-1987], ($). Images.
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Revision as of 20:05, 6 July 2020

Statewide registration of births began in 1905 in California with general compliance by 1920.

Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:

Learn more about U.S. Birth Records

Births before 1905[edit | edit source]

Before 1905, no births were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Bible Records
Church Records
Census
Military Records
Tip
 Los Angeles County delayed birth certificates 1866-1920, as well as those from several other counties, are available on microfilm at the Family History Library.
Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1905[edit | edit source]

In 1905, statewide registration of births began in California. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.

For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:

Includes Index Only
Try 1st:
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 FamilySearch - Free; index only, no images
Try 2nd:
California Births, 1905-1995 FamilyTreeLegends - Free; index only, no images
Try 3rd:
California Births, 1905-1995 SFgenealogy - Free; index only, no images
Try 4th:
California Births, 1905-1995 VitalSearch-ca.com - $; index only, no images
Try 5th:
California Births, 1996-2009 VitalSearch-ca.com - $; index only, no images
Try 6th:
At FamilySearch Centers/Libraries:
California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center includes digital images
Use Your Ancestry subscription:

California Birth Index, 1905-1995 Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
Try 7th:
California Births, 1996-2009 FamilyRelatives.com - $; index only, no images
Try 8th:
California Births, 1905-2009 FamilyRelatives.com - $; index only, no images
Next try:
California Births, 1812-1988 FamilySearch - Free; incomplete index, no images
Can't find your ancestor online in the index? Tips for searching online indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information


Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the local county offices, Office of Vital Records, or VitalChek.

Tip
 Los Angeles birth certificates from 1905-1930, as well as those from several other California counties, are available on microfilm through the Family History Library.


Restrictions for ordering California birth certificates:
To obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificat

Anyone may obtain an informational copy of a birth certificate. The certificate will include the same information as a certified copy, but can not be used to establish identity.

If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


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