How do I replace a stolen birth certificate in California?
EligibilityDetermine if you’re among those eligible to receive a copy of the birth certificate which was stolen. California state law restricts eligible recipients to the individual whose birth is certified on the document, the individual’s listed parents or legal guardians, and the individual’s children, grandchildren, grandparents, siblings, spouse or domestic partner. If you do not meet these requirements, you can obtain an informational copy of the document instead of a certified one.Mail-In ApplicationDownload, complete and mail the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate, available from the California Department of Public Health website. You need a separate application for each copy you wish to receive, as well as the $14 application fee (fees current as of May 2010). For certified copies, download the Notarized Sworn Statement and complete it in the presence of a notary public. Send the paperwork and fees to the California Office of Vital Records. Processing times va
