Sacramento County Birth Records
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Sacramento County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Sacramento County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Sacramento 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 Sacramento County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Sacramento 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 Sacramento County.
About Sacramento County
Sacramento County, one of the original 27 counties, is home to California's state capital. The county's history is intertwined with the Gold Rush — Sacramento served as the gateway to the gold fields and grew rapidly as a result. As the seat of state government, Sacramento County has seen steady population growth throughout the 20th century, reaching about 1.1 million by 1990.
How to Get a Certified Sacramento 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.
Sacramento County County Clerk/Recorder
— Address: 600 8th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
— Phone: (916) 874-6334
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
— Website: County Clerk/Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). A $6 processing fee applies to credit card transactions by fax or mail.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the County Clerk/Recorder at 600 8th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. 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: Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder, P.O. Box 839, Sacramento, CA 95812-0839. 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 2 calendar years, contact Sacramento County Vital Records (Public Health) at $32 per copy.
Sacramento County Specifics
Sacramento County has records of births going back to 1850. The county has multiple in-person locations: downtown Sacramento at 600 8th Street, the South location at 8239 E. Stockton Blvd (Suite A), and the East location at 5229 Hazel Avenue (Suite B) in Fair Oaks. Allow 5-7 business days for mail orders. A returned check fee of $53 applies.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento County County Clerk/Recorder directly at (916) 874-6334
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