Shasta County Birth Records
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Shasta County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Shasta 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 Shasta County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Shasta County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Shasta 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 Shasta County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Shasta 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 Shasta County.
About Shasta County
Shasta County is one of California's original 27 counties, created in 1850 and named after Mount Shasta. The county seat moved from the old mining town of Shasta to Redding in 1888, following the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad. Shasta County sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley where it meets the Cascade Range, and the construction of Shasta Dam in the 1940s was a major economic driver. The county grew from about 44,000 in 1950 to over 147,000 by 1990, making it the urban center of California's rural far north.
How to Get a Certified Shasta 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.
Shasta County Assessor-Recorder
— Address: 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001
— Phone: (530) 225-5678
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM)
— Website: Assessor-Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026. Verify at the county website for the latest fee schedule.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-Recorder at 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 11:45 AM - 12:30 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: Shasta County Recorder, 1450 Court Street, Suite 208, Redding, CA 96001-1670. 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 years, contact Shasta County Health and Human Services Vital Records at (530) 225-5063. For births registered over 2 years ago, contact the County Recorder at (530) 225-5678.
Shasta County Specifics
Shasta County's Recorder office has a lunch closure from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM — plan visits outside that window. The county has birth records from 1905 to present. Before visiting, complete your application using the Assessor-Recorder Self Service website to speed up in-person processing. Mail-in requests take 1-3 working days after receipt.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Shasta 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 Shasta 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 Shasta County Assessor-Recorder directly at (530) 225-5678
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