Office of Vital Statistics

The Office of Vital Statistics registers and processes births and deaths that occur in El Dorado County. The Office also issues birth and death certificates, but only for births and deaths that occurred in El Dorado County during the current year and the immediate past year. For births and deaths that occurred in El Dorado County prior to that time, certificates can be obtained at the County Recorder/Clerk's Office.

For births and deaths that occurred outside of El Dorado County, you must contact the county or the state where the event occurred. For California, contact California Office of Vital Records.

The Office also issues Disposition Permits for the disposition of human remains or the transfer of remains/cremains from one location to another.

Costs
Birth Certificates -- $17
Still Birth Certificates -- $20
Death Certificates -- $12
Fetal Death Certificates -- $9
Disposition Permits -- $11

You can request copies of certificates in person or by mail. Click on the links below to view the guidelines, download the certificate instructions and application form, and view Frequently Asked Questions for ordering birth and death certificates.

How to Order Birth and Death Certificates

Frequently Asked Questions: [Birth Certificates, Death Certificates]

Download Application and Instructions:
English: Instructions and Application Form to Request a Certified Copy of a Birth or Death Certificate
Spanish: Instrucciones y Solicitud de Copia de Certificado de Naciminto o Defuncion