Official Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates

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Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates may also be ordered by mail or in person at the Recorder’s Office. The Recorder's office is open for walk-in appointments Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. See below for specific information needed and mail-in request instructions: 

***Note: Only vital records created in Tuolumne County are available through this service. To request documents from another California county, please visit that county’s official website. You can find a list of county websites linked here.

Birth Certificates

To obtain a copy of a birth certificate at the Recorder’s office or by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

• The full name of the child
• The child's place of birth
• The mother's full MAIDEN name
• The father's full name (if on the certificate)
• The complete address where the copy is to be mailed, if applicable
• A signed, sworn statement, with notary acknowledgment

Submit your request with your check/money order in the amount of $29.00, payable to the Tuolumne County Recorder - DO NOT SEND CASH. Provide a stamped, self-addressed return envelope when requesting by mail. Please allow three working days, after receipt, to process your request. 

You may apply for your Birth Certificate here or contact the California Department of Health for an application.

Marriage Certificates

To obtain a copy of a marriage certificate at the Recorder’s Office or by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

• The full name of the bride at the time of marriage
• The full name of the groom
• The date of marriage
• The complete address where the copy is to be mailed, if applicable
• A signed, sworn statement, with notary acknowledgement

Submit your request with your check/money order in the amount of $17.00, payable to the Tuolumne County Recorder - DO NOT SEND CASH. Provide a stamped, self-addressed return envelope when requesting by mail. Please allow three working days after we receive the request to process it. 

To order your Marriage Certificate online, click here.

Death Certificates

To obtain a copy of a death certificate at to the Recorder’s office or by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

• The deceased’s full name at the time of death
• The date of death
• The place of death
• The deceased’s date of birth, if known
• The complete address where the copy is to be mailed, if applicable
• A signed, sworn statement with notary acknowledgment

Submit your request with your check / money order in the amount of $24.00 per copy requested, payable to the Tuolumne County Recorder - DO NOT SEND CASH. Provide a stamped, self-addressed return envelope when requesting by mail. Please allow three working days after we receive the request to process it.

To order Official Death Certificates online, click here.