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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

That means we can process your request fast, affordably, and securely. The only thing faster is doing it in person – but that’s not always possible or convenient, and that’s why we’re here.

Santa Clara County Public Health Department 976 Lenzen Ave. Room 1300C San Jose, CA, 95126
Phone 408-792-5040
Fax 408-792-5115

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About Vital Records from Santa Clara County Public Health Department

SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issues Authorized and Informational copies of Santa Clara County birth certificates and Santa Clara County death certificates as well as Santa Clara Fetal Death and Still born records for events that occurred within the current and previous year. You may order copies of Santa Clara County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.


Please Note: Orders WILL NOT be accepted until 4 weeks after the event date.


NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

NOTICE

Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

Available California (CA) Vital Record Types

Death - Authorized

An authorized, certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available through The Santa Clara Public Health Department for events that occurred within the current and pervious year in Santa Clara County.


Please Note: Orders WILL NOT be accepted until 4 weeks after the event date.

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Death Informational Copy

If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes. The Santa Clara Public Health Department for events that occurred within the current and pervious year in Santa Clara County.


Please Note: Orders WILL NOT be accepted until 4 weeks after the event date.

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Stillbirth Certificate

A Stillbirth Certificate is a certified document identifying the death of a child who did not take a breath. Stillbirth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the current and previous year in Santa Clara County.


Please Note: Orders WILL NOT be accepted until 4 weeks after the event date.

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Fetal Death Certificate

A Fetal Death Certificate is a certified document identifying the death of a child who did not take a breath. Fetal Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the current and previous year in Santa Clara County.


Please Note: Orders WILL NOT be accepted until 4 weeks after the event date.

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