Fee Increase Notice: The State of California announced new fees for Birth Certificates ($31) and Death Certificates ($26) effective January 1, 2026.
All mail orders must be postmarked before December 31, 2025, or new fees will apply.
Office of Vital Records, Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program Relocation Notice:
Effective Tuesday, December 23rd, please come to our new location at 25 Van Ness Avenue, 5th Floor.
Please click MMICP for more information on new location and new hours.
Office of Vital Records, Mortuary Services at 101 Grove Relocation Notice:
Effective Tuesday, December 16th, all mortuary services will be provided at San Francisco City Hall, Room 160.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
AGENCY
Office of Vital Records
We register and issue birth certificates, death certificates, burial permits, non-contagious disease (NCD) letters, medical marijuana identification cards and out of hospital births.
AGENCY
Office of Vital Records
We register and issue birth certificates, death certificates, burial permits, non-contagious disease (NCD) letters, medical marijuana identification cards and out of hospital births.
Services
Birth and Death Certificates
Out of Hospital Birth Registration
Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
Contact information
Address
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102