Agency
Office of Vital Records
We record and issue death and birth certificates, including outside hospital births, burial permits, non-contagious disease (NCD) letters, and medical marijuana ID cards.
Services
Birth and Death Certificates
Get a birth certificate for someone under 3
We issue birth certificates for children under 3 years old. You can get them in person or by mail.
Get a birth certificate for someone over 3
Birth certificates are available online, in-person, and by mail.
Get a death certificate for someone who died in the last 3 years
We issue death certificates for someone who passed away in the last 3 years. You can get them in person or by mail.
Get a San Francisco death certificate more than 3 years ago
You can get a copy of a death certificate record for someone who died in San Francisco more than 3 years ago and after 1906.
Get Documents for Funeral Homes
Funeral homes can purchase death certificates, burial permits and non-contagious disease letters. Purchases can be in person or by mail.
Out of Hospital Birth Registration
Out of Hospital Birth Registration
All out‑of‑hospital births must be officially recorded when a baby is born at home or anywhere other than a hospital in the City and County of San Francisco. Parents must register the birth within 21 days so their child can receive an official birth certificate.
Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program
Get a Medical Marijuana Identification Card
Learn how to apply for a Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMICP) in a few easy steps.
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Contact information
Address
Office of Vital RecordsCity Hall, Room 160
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Phone
Office of Vital Records - General Line415-554-2700