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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for Alameda County Recorder.

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.

Alameda County Recorder 1106 Madison Street Room# 100 Oakland , CA, 94607
Phone 866-695-1919
Fax 866-233-5149

About Vital Records from Alameda County Recorder

ALAMEDA COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Alameda County Recorder (Alameda County Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of Alameda County birth certificates, Alameda County death certificates, and Alameda County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Alameda County). You may order copies of Alameda County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

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

Marriage

A certified copy of the public marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for licenses that were issued in Alameda County from 1854 to present.

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Birth - Authorized

An authorized, certified birth certificate copy that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in Alameda County from 1880 to present.

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Birth Informational

If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the birth certificate, 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 identification purposes.

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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 for events that occurred in Alameda County from 1893 to present.

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Death Informational

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.

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