COUNTY OF SUTTER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING A DEATH RECORD IN PERSON
1) Come to the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder Office located at 433 Second Street
Yuba City, California.
2) Complete the Application form for a Death Certificate Request also available in
the office.
3) Public counter is open and available for processing between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday. Most applications can be processed upon submission.
Payments must be in the form of cash, check or money order. Debit and credit
card services are available at an additional $2.50 convenience fee.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REQUESTING A DEATH RECORD BY MAIL
1) Complete the Application form for a Death Certificate Request.
2) If requesting an Authorized Certified Copy, the Notary Acknowledgement must
be completed by a Notary Public. If an Informational Certified Copy is being
requested, the Notary Acknowledgement does not have to be completed.
Informational copies cannot be used to obtain passports or used with DMV.
3) Death Certificates are $21 per copy, enclose a check or money order payable to
“Sutter County Clerk-Recorder,” for the appropriate amount.
4) Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for accurate service. Allow at
least 5 working days to receive your Certified Copy in the mail.
5) Mail the application and payment to the following address:
Sutter County Clerk-Recorder
433 Second Street
Yuba City, CA 95991
For Expedited Service:
Mail the completed application and payment in an Overnight Express envelope
and include a prepaid Overnight Express envelope inside to be returned to you.