Copies of Vital Records

Q: How Can I find Copies of Vital Records such as Birth, Marriage, Death, & Divorce Records?

A: Certified copies of records of births, marriages, and deaths which occurred in Fresno County, California can be obtained from the County Recorder's Office.

A: Copies of records of births and deaths which occurred in Fresno County in the current and previous year only can also be obtained from the Vital Statistics Office of the Human Services System.

A: For copies of Fresno County divorce (dissolution) records, contact the Family Law Section of the Superior Court at 559-488-3057.

A: For copies of records of births, marriages, and deaths which occurred in other counties in California, contact the County Recorder's Office in the County where the event occurred. For divorce records in other Counties, contact the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was filed.

A: For copies of records of births, deaths, marriages and divorces which occurred in other states, see the National Center for Health Statistics.