Mono County Birth Records
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Mono County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Mono 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 Mono County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Mono County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Mono 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 Mono County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Mono 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 Mono County.
About Mono County
Mono County was created on April 24, 1861, from portions of Calaveras, Fresno, and Mariposa counties. Named after the Mono Paiute people who inhabited the Sierra Nevada near Mono Lake, the county experienced a mining boom in the 1860s-1880s centered around towns like Bodie and Aurora.
How to Get a Certified Mono 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.
Mono County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 74 School Street, Annex I, Bridgeport, CA 93517
— Phone: (760) 932-5530
— 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 74 School Street, Annex I, Bridgeport, CA 93517. 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: Mono County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 237, Bridgeport, CA 93517. 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 for births that occurred in Mono County.
Mono County Specifics
Mono County will not perform searches over the phone or via email, and will not fax or email birth certificates. Mail-in requests require a notarized sworn statement — applications without notarization will be rejected and returned unprocessed.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Mono 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 Mono 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 Mono County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (760) 932-5530
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