Alpine County Birth Records
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Alpine County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Alpine County birth records from 1905 to 1995. Search by name to find birth dates, parents' names, and county of birth — completely free, no registration required.
What You'll Find in Alpine County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Alpine County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Alpine County)
The California Birth Index does not include time of birth, hospital name, or parents' first names. For those details, you'll need a certified birth certificate (see below).
How to Search Alpine County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Alpine County birth records by first and last name. You can also search by parents' names to find siblings or children born to specific parents in Alpine County.
About Alpine County
Alpine County was created on March 16, 1864, from parts of Amador, El Dorado, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Mono counties during a silver mining boom sparked by the nearby Comstock Lode discovery. The population peaked around 11,000 at founding but collapsed to about 1,200 by 1868 as mines proved unproductive. Silver Mountain served as the original county seat until Markleeville replaced it in 1875.
How to Get a Certified Alpine County Birth Certificate
While CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free index information, you'll need a certified birth certificate for official purposes like passports, driver's licenses, or proving identity.
Alpine County Assessor-Recorder
— Address: 99 Water St, Markleeville, CA 96120
— Phone: (530) 694-2283
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
— Website: Assessor-Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. Additional copies $31 each.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-Recorder at 99 Water St, Markleeville, CA 96120. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Most in-person requests are processed the same day or within a few business days.
By Mail: Send a completed application with payment (check or money order) to: P.O. Box 155, Markleeville, CA 96120. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery.
Through the State: You can also order from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $31 per copy. See our guide: How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate.
Recent Births
The county recorder has birth records from 1873 to present.
Alpine County Specifics
Alpine is the least populous county in California. With such a small population, very few births have ever been recorded here, so researchers should verify a record exists before ordering. Call ahead — the office closes daily for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Alpine County issues two types of certified birth certificates:
— Authorized copy: Can be used to establish identity (for passports, driver's licenses, etc.). Only available to the person named on the certificate, their parents, legal guardians, or other authorized individuals.
— Informational copy: Marked "Informational, Not a Valid Document to Establish Identity." Available to anyone but cannot be used for identification purposes.
What If I Can't Find a Record?
If you can't find a Alpine County birth record in our database, consider:
— Trying alternate name spellings or maiden names
— The birth may have occurred in a neighboring county
— Pre-1905 births are not included in the California Birth Index
— Contact the Alpine County Assessor-Recorder directly at (530) 694-2283
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