Siskiyou County Birth Records
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Siskiyou County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Siskiyou County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County.
About Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County was formed in 1852 from parts of Shasta and Klamath counties (Klamath County was later abolished in 1874). Named for the Siskiyou Mountains, the county sits in California's far north bordering Oregon. Yreka, originally called "Thompson's Dry Diggings," was a Gold Rush boomtown and has served as county seat since the county's formation.
How to Get a Certified Siskiyou 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.
Siskiyou County Assessor-Recorder
— Address: 311 Fourth St, Room 108, Yreka, CA 96097
— Phone: (530) 842-8065
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
— Website: Assessor-Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. Additional copies $31 each.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor-Recorder at 311 Fourth St, Room 108, Yreka, CA 96097. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 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: 311 Fourth St, Room 108, Yreka, CA 96097. 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 recorder has birth records from 1852 to present. Standard shipping is free via USPS; allow 7-10 business days after approval.
Siskiyou County Specifics
Siskiyou County absorbed the former Klamath County when it was abolished in 1874, so some early records from the Klamath County area may be found here. The county uses Permitium for online ordering rather than VitalChek. The office closes for lunch daily from noon to 1 PM.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou 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 Siskiyou County Assessor-Recorder directly at (530) 842-8065
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