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USCertificates is a privately owned website not affiliated with, owned or operated by any government agency. We are an independent entity providing vital certificate application form preparation and consulting services which ensure the accurate completion of your vital certificate application. If you are looking for blank forms, you can get them for free at the relevant state office.

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You are able to obtain your vital certificates without preparation fees by going to your local health department. This site is available for use by businesses, non-businesses, and the legal profession.

We are here to help as online consultants who have simplified the complex application process specific to each state, which allows you to skip the line at your government office, apply within 10 minutes, and start your application online with us, 24 hours a day, 356 days a year.

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Government Issued Vital Certificates

A certified California Death Record can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes.


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Certified Copy of California Death Record
$125.00 Online Processing Fee
$27.00 - $42.95 California State Government Fee (Additional copies: $21.00 - $23.00 each)
Qualifying Review
$12.00 We will conduct a qualifying review of your order within 1 business day of submission (Optional)
Delivery Options
$18.50 - 20.00 *UPS Air Shipping Delivery (Includes multiple copies)
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Important: UPS to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico is up to $26.50. UPS to all international locations is up to $47.00. Delivery method and price are subject to change based on delivery location

ID Required

The California Vital Certificates Registry may require that you provide documentation to verify your identity for your protection. You will receive an order confirmation email in one to three business days. If identification is required, this email will contain a link with instructions to upload or fax your identification.


Online Service Information

USCertificates.org accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and debit credit cards. The online California Vital Certificate Processing Fee is payable upon ordering and the relevant CA Vital Statistics Agency Fee and any other shipping fees are payable upon review and acceptance by the California State Agency and will appear on your credit card statement separately. Please note: All state certificate fees are subject to change without notice.

If no record of the event is found, fees will be applied to the search cost and will not be refunded.