Tulare County Birth Records
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Tulare County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Tulare 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 Tulare County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Tulare County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Tulare 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 Tulare County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Tulare 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 Tulare County.
About Tulare County
Tulare County was created in 1852 from part of Mariposa County, named after Tulare Lake — once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, now drained for agriculture. The county sits in the southern San Joaquin Valley and became one of California's most productive agricultural regions, leading the nation in dairy, citrus, and cattle production. Its population grew from about 107,000 in 1940 to over 310,000 by 1990, driven almost entirely by the agricultural economy and related food processing industries.
How to Get a Certified Tulare 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.
Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
— Address: 221 S. Mooney Boulevard, Room 105, Visalia, CA 93291
— Phone: (559) 636-5051
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (transactions); open until 5:00 PM for questions/research
— Website: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
Fee: $31 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). Online orders incur a $5 convenience fee plus $1 Vital Verify fee.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder at 221 S. Mooney Boulevard, Room 105, Visalia, CA 93291. Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (transactions); open until 5:00 PM for questions/research. 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: Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder, 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 105, Visalia, CA 93291-4593. 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 and previous calendar year, contact the Tulare County Vital Statistics Office at 1150 S. K Street, Tulare, CA 93274. Newborn certificates are available approximately 4-6 weeks after birth.
Tulare County Specifics
Tulare County has its own online ordering portal at tularehdcavitals.permitium.com rather than VitalChek. Online orders incur a non-refundable $5 convenience fee and $1 Vital Verify fee, but standard shipping is free. The office stops processing transactions at 3:00 PM despite being open until 5:00 PM — plan accordingly.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Tulare 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 Tulare 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 Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder directly at (559) 636-5051
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