California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Contact
- Phone: 916-558-1784
Description
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public’s health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department’s programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services
Apply for Birth Certificate
Apply for Birth Certificate. An authorized, certified California birth certificate can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Launch service: Apply for Birth CertificateApply for Death Certificate
A certified copy of a death certificate can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes.
Launch service: Apply for Death CertificateApply for Marriage Certificate
A certified copy of a marriage certificate can typically be used as proof of marriage and other legal purposes. This is not a copy of the marriage license.
Launch service: Apply for Marriage CertificateGet Digital Vaccine Record
If you want to share your proof of vaccination digitally, you can get an electronic version of the record card you were given at time of vaccination. Enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record.
Launch service: Get Digital Vaccine RecordSearch for Personnel Licensing
This service will allow you to search by license/certificate number, last name, or full name of all clinical laboratory scientists, specialists, and phlebotomists be licensed or certified by the Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services Branch (LFS) in order to seek employment in California
Launch service: Search for Personnel LicensingWomen, Infants and Children (WIC)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) helps families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!
Launch service: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a copy of my marriage certificate?
Informational pamphlets and copies of all our applications for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificates can be downloaded online.
What is the difference between a certified copy and a certified informational copy?
A certified copy be used to obtain identification for a person named on the certificate, whereas a certified informational copy CANNOT be used. Persons who are not eligible to receive a certified copy can receive a certified informational copy. Both types of documents are certified copies of the original document on file with our office. Depending on the exact year of event, some Certified Informational Copies will have signatures and Social Security numbers removed. For more information, please refer to the application of the vital record you are seeking, or view our page, Authorized Copy vs. Informational Copy.
Where can I find more FAQs regarding Marriage Certificates?
Visit the Full FAQ