Trinity County Birth Records
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Trinity County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Trinity 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 Trinity County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Trinity County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Trinity 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 Trinity County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Trinity 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 Trinity County.
About Trinity County
Trinity County is one of the original 27 California counties, created on February 18, 1850. Named for the Trinity River (which Major Pearson B. Reading mistakenly believed emptied into Trinidad Bay), the county's original territory included present-day Humboldt, Del Norte, and part of Siskiyou counties. Weaverville was a major Gold Rush settlement with a large Chinese mining community.
How to Get a Certified Trinity 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.
Trinity County County Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 11 Court Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
— Phone: (530) 623-1215
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
— Website: County Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. Additional copies $31 each.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the County Clerk-Recorder at 11 Court Street, Weaverville, CA 96093. Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 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: Trinity County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1215, Weaverville, CA 96093. 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 clerk has birth records from 1873 to present.
Trinity County Specifics
Trinity County's courthouse, purchased in 1865, is the second-oldest courthouse still in use in California. Mail-in requests require both a sworn statement signed under penalty of perjury and a notarized Certificate of Acknowledgment. The office has limited hours and closes daily from 1-2 PM.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Trinity 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 Trinity 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 Trinity County County Clerk-Recorder directly at (530) 623-1215
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