San Bernardino County Birth Records
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San Bernardino County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Birth Records
Each birth record in our San Bernardino County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County.
About San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the contiguous United States by area, covering over 20,000 square miles. Created in 1853, it includes vast stretches of desert as well as the populous Inland Empire. Like neighboring Riverside County, San Bernardino saw rapid suburban growth in the 1980s and 1990s as families moved inland from Los Angeles and Orange counties.
How to Get a Certified San Bernardino 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.
San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk
— Address: 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415
— Phone: (855) 732-2575
— Hours: By appointment — strongly encouraged and prioritized
— Website: Assessor-Recorder-Clerk
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase)
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-Recorder-Clerk at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415. By appointment — strongly encouraged and prioritized. 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: San Bernardino County Recorder, 222 West Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0022. 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 24 months, contact the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Vital Records Office at 340 N. Mountain View Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415.
San Bernardino County Specifics
San Bernardino County strongly encourages appointments for in-person visits. You should complete the online application first to receive an order number, then book your in-person appointment through the county website. If no record is found, the fee is retained for the search and a "Certification of Search" is issued instead.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk directly at (855) 732-2575
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