Inyo County Birth Records
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Inyo County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Inyo 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 Inyo County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Inyo County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Inyo 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 Inyo County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Inyo 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 Inyo County.
About Inyo County
Inyo County was established on March 22, 1866, from the territory of the short-lived Coso County, which had been created in 1864 from parts of Mono and Tulare counties. The name "Inyo" is a Native American word meaning "dwelling place of the great spirit." The county contains both Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, and Badwater Basin in Death Valley, the lowest point in North America.
How to Get a Certified Inyo 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.
Inyo County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 168 N Edwards St, Independence, CA 93526
— Phone: (760) 878-0222
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (lobby 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, closed 12:00 - 1:00 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 168 N Edwards St, Independence, CA 93526. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (lobby 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, closed 12:00 - 1:00 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 Drawer F, Independence, CA 93526. 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 1905 to present.
Inyo County Specifics
The Inyo County courthouse was destroyed by a major earthquake on March 26, 1872, and a fire in 1886 destroyed much of Independence, though county records were largely saved. Birth records only begin in 1905, coinciding with the statewide registration mandate. The office closes daily for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Inyo 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 Inyo 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 Inyo County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (760) 878-0222
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