Riverside County Birth Records
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Riverside County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Riverside 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 Riverside County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Riverside County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Riverside 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 Riverside County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Riverside 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 Riverside County.
About Riverside County
Riverside County was created from portions of San Bernardino and San Diego counties in 1893. The county is named after the city of Riverside, which itself was named for its location beside the Santa Ana River. Riverside County saw significant growth during the postwar era and especially in the 1980s and 1990s as housing costs in coastal counties pushed families inland.
How to Get a Certified Riverside 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.
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Riverside, CA 92501
— Phone: (951) 955-6200
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
— Website: Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026. A 2.15% credit/debit card fee applies to card payments.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder at 4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor, Riverside, CA 92501. 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: Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751. 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 90 days, contact Riverside University Health System-Public Health at 4065 County Circle Drive, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92503 — phone (951) 358-5068.
Riverside County Specifics
Riverside County requires identity verification for authorized copies. Applicants who fail or opt out of online identity verification must submit a sworn statement with a notarized certificate of acknowledgment. The main office also has a second location at 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder directly at (951) 955-6200
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