Stanislaus County Birth Records
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Stanislaus County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Stanislaus County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County.
About Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County was formed from Tuolumne County in 1854, named after the Stanislaus River (itself named after a Native American leader). Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the county became one of California's agricultural powerhouses, producing almonds, walnuts, milk, and poultry. Modesto, its county seat, grew as a railroad town. The county's population expanded from about 128,000 in 1950 to nearly 370,000 by 1990, driven by agriculture, food processing, and affordable housing.
How to Get a Certified Stanislaus 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.
Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 1021 I Street, Suite 101, Modesto, CA 95354
— Phone: (209) 525-5250
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
— Website: Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $34 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). No credit or debit cards accepted — cash, check, or money order only. An ATM is available in the lobby.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Clerk-Recorder at 1021 I Street, Suite 101, Modesto, CA 95354. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 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: Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1670, Modesto, CA 95353-1670. 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 current calendar year, contact Stanislaus County Health Services Agency Vital Records at 820 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA 95350 — phone (209) 558-7000.
Stanislaus County Specifics
Stanislaus County does not accept credit or debit cards at all — only cash, check, or money order. An ATM machine is available in the lobby. For VitalChek online orders, a $7.00 processing fee applies. Mail-in requests require a notarized sworn statement — requests without notarization will be rejected and returned unprocessed.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder directly at (209) 525-5250
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