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We are an authorized online vital records ordering service for San Mateo County Recorder.
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About Vital Records from San Mateo County Recorder
SAN MATEO COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The San Mateo County Recorder (San Mateo County Vital Records) issues Authorized and Informational copies of San Mateo County birth certificates, San Mateo County death certificates and certified San Mateo County marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in San Mateo County). You may order copies of San Mateo County vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
NOTICE
Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
Available California (CA) Vital Record Types
Birth Authorized Copy
An authorized, certified birth certificate copy that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred in San Mateo County from 1865 to present.
Birth Informational Copy
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the birth certificate, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for identification purposes.
Death Authorized Copy
An authorized, certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in San Mateo County from 1865 to present.
Death Informational Copy
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the death record, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for legal purposes.
Public Marriage Authorized Copy
A certified copy of the public marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage certificates are available for licenses that were issued in San Mateo County Recorder.
Marriage Informational Copy
If you are not eligible to receive an authorized copy of the marriage certificate, you will receive a certified informational copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy. This document is primarily used for genealogy and cannot be used for identification purposes.
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