Tehama County Birth Records
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Tehama County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Tehama 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 Tehama County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Tehama County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Tehama 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 Tehama County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Tehama 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 Tehama County.
About Tehama County
Tehama County was created on April 9, 1856, from parts of Butte, Colusa, and Shasta counties. The name is believed to derive from a Wintun Native American word for "high water." Red Bluff, at the head of navigation on the Sacramento River, served as a critical landing point for miners heading to the Trinity County gold fields and later as a railroad terminus. The county's population grew from about 20,000 in 1950 to nearly 50,000 by 1990, driven by ranching, agriculture (olives, walnuts, almonds), and timber. Red Bluff is known for hosting the annual Red Bluff Round-Up, one of the largest rodeos in the western United States.
How to Get a Certified Tehama 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.
Tehama County County Clerk and Recorder
— Address: 633 Washington Street, Room 11, Red Bluff, CA 96080
— Phone: (530) 527-3287
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
— Website: County Clerk and Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase).
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the County Clerk and Recorder at 633 Washington Street, Room 11, Red Bluff, CA 96080. 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: Tehama County Clerk and Recorder, P.O. Box 250, Red Bluff, CA 96080. 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 Clerk-Recorder handles birth records for events that occurred in Tehama County. For records from other counties, contact the county where the event took place or the State Office of Vital Records in Sacramento.
Tehama County Specifics
Tehama County's mailing address is a P.O. Box (P.O. Box 250, Red Bluff, CA 96080), while the physical walk-in office is at 633 Washington Street, Room 11. Walk-in customers receive same-day service and can pay by check, money order, or cash. Mail-in requests require a notarized application, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by check or money order payable to "County of Tehama." Allow 5-10 business days for mail processing.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Tehama 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 Tehama 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 Tehama County County Clerk and Recorder directly at (530) 527-3287
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