Imperial County Birth Records
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Imperial County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Imperial 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 Imperial County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Imperial County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Imperial 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 Imperial County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Imperial 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 Imperial County.
About Imperial County
Imperial County is the youngest county in California, formed on August 7, 1907, from the eastern portion of San Diego County. Named after the Imperial Land Company that developed the area for agriculture, the county transformed desert into farmland through irrigation from the Colorado River via the All-American Canal. Despite extreme heat and low rainfall (about 3 inches per year), Imperial Valley became one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. The county's population grew from about 63,000 in 1950 to over 109,000 by 1990, driven by agriculture and its position on the U.S.-Mexico border.
How to Get a Certified Imperial 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.
Imperial County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 940 West Main Street, Room 202, El Centro, CA 92243
— Phone: (442) 265-1076
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
— Website: County Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). Check or money order payable to "Imperial County Clerk-Recorder."
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the County Clerk-Recorder at 940 West Main Street, Room 202, El Centro, CA 92243. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 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: Imperial County Clerk-Recorder, 940 West Main Street, Room 202, El Centro, CA 92243. 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
For births within the last 2 years, contact the Imperial County Public Health Department at (442) 265-1367. The Clerk-Recorder handles records for births older than 2 years.
Imperial County Specifics
Imperial County is the most recent county formed in California (1907) and the only county in the state bordering Mexico on its south and Arizona on its east. The Public Health Department handles birth records for children age 0-2, while the Clerk-Recorder handles records for ages 2 and older. Application forms are available in both English and Spanish. VitalChek is the only authorized online vendor.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (442) 265-1076
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