Plumas County Birth Records
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Plumas County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Plumas 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 Plumas County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Plumas County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Plumas 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 Plumas County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Plumas 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 Plumas County.
About Plumas County
Plumas County was formed on April 1, 1854, from the eastern portion of Butte County. Named for the Spanish Rio de las Plumas (Feather River), it was a Gold Rush mining region. In 1864, the state legislature carved out a large portion of Plumas to organize Lassen County.
How to Get a Certified Plumas 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.
Plumas County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 520 Main Street, Room 102, Quincy, CA 95971
— Phone: (530) 283-6218
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 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 520 Main Street, Room 102, Quincy, CA 95971. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 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: 520 Main Street, Room 102, Quincy, CA 95971. 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. Birth certificates can also be obtained through the Plumas County Public Health Agency at 270 County Hospital Road, Suite 206, Quincy.
Plumas County Specifics
Plumas County exclusively contracts with VitalChek for online vital records purchases and warns against using any other third-party website. The office closes briefly on Wednesdays for staff training. Birth certificates are available through both the Clerk-Recorder and the county Public Health Agency.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Plumas 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 Plumas 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 Plumas County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (530) 283-6218
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