APPLICATION FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF A BIRTH/DEATH RECORD
Notice: Orders received by mail must have the notary statement Part 5 completed (see instructions)
The California Health and Safety Code, Section 103526, permits only authorized persons as defined below to
receive authorized copies of birth/death records. Those who are not authorized by law to receive the authorized copy
will receive a certified copy marked “Informational, not a valid document to establish identity.” Please indicate whether
you would like an authorized or an informational copy.
Part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3. STOP! Do not complete the rest of this form before reading the attached instructions.
First Name
Co unty of S anta Cruz
Of fi ce
of t he Co un ty Re co rd er
Coun
ty
Government Center
701 Ocean St., Room 230
Santa Cruz, California 95060
(831)454-2800
□ I would like an authorized certified copy of the record
identified on the application form.
(In order to receive the authorized copy, you must indicate your
relationship to the person named on the application form by
selecting from the list below. Complete parts 2, 3, 4, and 5)
□ I would like a certified informational copy of the
record identified on the application form.
(You are not required to select from the list below in
order to receive an informational copy.
Proceed to Part 3)
I am:
The person named on the certificate, or the parent or legal guardian of the person named on the certificate.
A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney, or licensed adoption agency seeking
the birth record in order to comply with the requirements of Section 3140 or 7603 of the Family Code.
A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law,
who is conducting official business.
A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the person named on the certificate.
An attorney representing the person named on the certificate or the his/her estate, or any person or agency empowered
by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the person named on the certificate or his/her estate.
A funeral director ordering certified copies of a death certificate on behalf of an individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5),
inclusive of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code.
APPLICANT INFORMATION (Please print or type)
Printed name of person completing application
Telephone Number
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Address - Number, Street
StateCity
Date
Name of person receiving copies, if different from above:
Zip Code
First Name Middle Name Last Name
Street Address
Zip CodeCity State
Mailing address for copies, if different from above:
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