How to obtain this service…
In person:
Available by appointment only at the Hall of Records location at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415. Prior to scheduling an appointment, customers must first complete a Request for Copy application by clicking the link below and notating the application confirmation number (SST#) displayed once the application has been submitted. After submitting the application, customers should call (855) 732-2575 to schedule the in-person appointment. Failure to follow the procedures outlined above will result in delay of service and a rescheduling of your appointment.
By mail:
The Recorder-County Clerk’s office must receive a completed application from an authorized person that is signed under penalty of perjury and notarized. Estimated processing time is 4-6 weeks.
Vital Record copies can be order 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.
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.