Amador County Birth Records
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Amador County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Amador 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 Amador County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Amador County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Amador 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 Amador County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Amador 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 Amador County.
About Amador County
Amador County was created on May 11, 1854, from parts of Calaveras and El Dorado counties. It was named for Jose Maria Amador, a soldier, rancher, and miner who established a gold mining camp near present-day Amador City in 1848. In 1864, the county ceded its eastern Sierra territory when Alpine County was formed.
How to Get a Certified Amador 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.
Amador County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 810 Court St, Jackson, CA 95642
— Phone: (209) 223-6468
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
— Website: County Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. Additional copies $31 each.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the County Clerk-Recorder at 810 Court St, Jackson, CA 95642. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 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: 810 Court St, Jackson, CA 95642. 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 clerk has birth records from 1873 to present.
Amador County Specifics
The Amador County courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1862, and some early records were lost. Researchers looking for pre-1854 records should check Calaveras and El Dorado counties, since Amador was carved from both. The office accepts only cash, check, or money order — no credit cards.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Amador 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 Amador 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 Amador County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (209) 223-6468
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