San Bernardino County only has records of births and deaths that occurred in San Bernardino County or marriage licenses that were purchased in San Bernardino County. Copies of marriage certificates may be purchased approximately two weeks after the original marriage license is received and recorded in the Recorder-County Clerk’s office. Only the parties to the marriage may be provided a certified copy of a confidential marriage record. For all other vital records you must contact the county in which the event is registered or contact the California Department of Public Health at (916) 445-2684. Vital Record copies can be ordered online through a third party vendor VitalChek.
*Additional service fee charges will apply. Note: Processing time can vary and may take up to 3-4 weeks. 1972-1977 Birth Certificates: In accordance with the Federal Social Security Act, Federal Privacy Act of 1974, and the California Information Practices Act, all social security numbers on birth certificates must be redacted prior to issuance. Please be advised this may cause a delay in processing your request.
Click the link below to download and complete the Birth, Death, Marriage Application.
If requesting a certified copy, you must appear before a notary public and get your application notarized.
*Informational copies do not require a notary acknowledgment to be completed.
Birth Certificate: $32
Death Certificate: $24
Marriage Certificate: $17
Mail your original application and check or money order to:
County Clerk
222 W. Hospitality Lane-1st Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022
*Appointments are strongly encouraged and prioritized.
Please complete the online application by clicking the link below.
*After submitting your application you will be provided an order number, you will need this for step 2.
Once you have completed your application (see step 1), click on the link below to book your in-person appointment.
Third Party VendorVital Record copies can be ordered online through a third party vendor called VitalChek.
*Additional service fee charges will apply. Note: Processing time can vary and may take up to 3-4 weeks.
Please contact VitalChek directly for any questions regarding their online process at (800) 669-8312.