Yolo County Birth Records
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Yolo County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Yolo 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 Yolo County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Yolo County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Yolo 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 Yolo County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Yolo 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 Yolo County.
About Yolo County
Yolo County is one of California's original 27 counties, created in 1850. The name derives from the Patwin Native American village of "Yoloy." The county seat is Woodland, though Davis — home of the University of California, Davis — is the county's most well-known city. UC Davis, established as a farm school in 1905 and elevated to a full university campus in 1959, has been the primary driver of population growth and economic development. The county grew from about 40,000 in 1950 to over 141,000 by 1990, with growth concentrated in Davis and the Sacramento-adjacent city of West Sacramento.
How to Get a Certified Yolo 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.
Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters
— Address: 625 Court Street, Room B01, Woodland, CA 95695
— Phone: (530) 666-8130
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
— Website: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters
Fee: $31 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase). Online orders add a $5 service/credit card fee and $1 Vital Verify fee for delivery.
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters at 625 Court Street, Room B01, Woodland, CA 95695. 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: Yolo County Clerk-Recorder, P.O. Box 1130, Woodland, CA 95776. 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
Birth certificates are available 3 weeks after the date of birth. Records begin from 1878. Allow 7-10 business days for shipping after online order approval.
Yolo County Specifics
Yolo County has its own online ordering portal at yolovitals.permitium.com rather than VitalChek, using the "Vital Director" platform. Online orders add a non-refundable $5 service and credit card processing fee plus a $1 Vital Verify fee for delivery. Birth records go back to 1878. The department is known as the "ACE Department" (Assessor, Clerk-Recorder, Elections).
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Yolo 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 Yolo 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 Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters directly at (530) 666-8130
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