Kings County Birth Records
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Kings County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Kings 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 Kings County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Kings County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Kings 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 Kings County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Kings 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 Kings County.
About Kings County
Kings County was formed on March 22, 1893, from the western portion of Tulare County, with additional territory from Fresno County added in 1909. Named after the Kings River — called "El Rio de los Santos Reyes" (River of the Holy Kings) by a Spanish expedition in 1805 — the county sits in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Hanford, founded in 1877 as a Southern Pacific Railway stop, became the county seat. The county's population grew from about 50,000 in 1950 to over 101,000 by 1990, driven by agriculture and the presence of Naval Air Station Lemoore, established in 1961.
How to Get a Certified Kings 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.
Kings County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Building 7, Hanford, CA 93230
— Phone: (559) 852-2470
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
— Website: Assessor-Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). Online orders add a $5 service/credit card fee and a $1 Vital Verify delivery fee.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-Clerk-Recorder at 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Building 7, Hanford, CA 93230. 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: Kings County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 1400 West Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230. 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 current year and one year prior, contact the Kings County Department of Public Health Vital Statistics at 460 Kings County Drive, Suite 101, Hanford, CA 93230 — phone (559) 852-2604.
Kings County Specifics
Kings County uses its own online ordering portal at kingscav.permitium.com (the "Vital Director" platform) rather than VitalChek. Online orders include a non-refundable $5 service and credit card processing fee plus a $1 Vital Verify fee for delivery. If the office cannot find your record, they will issue a "Failure to Find Record" letter and retain the search fee.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder directly at (559) 852-2470
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