Del Norte County Birth Records
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Del Norte County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Del Norte 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 Del Norte County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Del Norte County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Del Norte 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 Del Norte County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Del Norte 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 Del Norte County.
About Del Norte County
Del Norte County was created on March 2, 1857, from the former Klamath County. Its name is Spanish for "of the north," reflecting its position at California's far northwest corner along the Oregon border. Klamath County, from which it was carved, was itself dissolved entirely in 1874 — the only county in California history to be disestablished.
How to Get a Certified Del Norte 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.
Del Norte County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 981 H St, Suite 160, Crescent City, CA 95531
— Phone: (707) 464-7216
— 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 981 H St, Suite 160, Crescent City, CA 95531. 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: 981 H St, Suite 160, Crescent City, CA 95531. 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.
Del Norte County Specifics
The Del Norte County courthouse burned on January 18, 1948, and some early records were damaged or destroyed. Pre-1857 records may be found under Klamath County or Trinity County, the original parent county. The county's complex boundary history means territory also passed through Humboldt and Siskiyou counties at various points.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Del Norte 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 Del Norte 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 Del Norte County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (707) 464-7216
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