Birth and Death Certificates

Notice:
Receiving a Birth or Death Certificate in El Dorado County changed drastically on July 1, 2003.

• Only “authorized persons” will be able to purchase a Certified Copy of their own or family Birth or Death Certificate.
• You must fill out a form prior to purchase, and indicate whether or not you are an authorized person by signing “under penalty of perjury” statement.
• If you are not an authorized person, you will receive a certified copy with the statement INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY across the face of the document, and you will also have to fill out a form.
• If you desire to purchase a Birth or Death Certificate by mail:

  • You will need to download the forms available on this site.
  • You will need to sign both the Sworn Statement (and sign under penalty of perjury), and have the Certificate of Acknowledgment notarized if you want a certified copy. (As an authorized person)
  • All these forms must be mailed to the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk office along with the proper fee.
  • Please note the instructions for requesting an “Informational” copy. You only need to fill out the Applicant and Registrant portions, and send the proper fee.
  • If we receive only the Applicant and Registrant portion filled out, we will keep the fee and send you an “Informational” copy.
  • Only “Authorized Persons” are required to fill out the perjury and acknowledgement forms. You will receive a certified copy for your records.
  • Please read the INSTRUCTIONS page regarding the above.