California Vital Records Authorization Form
Instructions:
1. In the box, print the BIRTH name of the person on the certificate and
your relationship to that individual (i.e., if it is you, write “self”. If you are
the parent, write “parent”, etc.).
2. Print and complete the form. Use your CURRENT name on the top line, signature, etc.
3. Sign and date the form in the presence of a public notary.
4. Fax or email back. Fax: (415).
Sworn Statement
I, ___________________________________ swear/affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that I am an authorized person, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 103526(c),
and am eligible to receive a certified copy of the birth, death, or marriage record of the following individuals(s).
Name of Person Listed on Certificate
Relationship to Person Listed on Certificate
BirthAuthorized:
Sworn this ______day of________, 20____ at ___________________,________
( Day) (Month) (City) (State)
______________________________________________
Signature
Note: If submitting your order online or by fax and requesting an Authorized Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate you must have
your Sworn Statement notarized using the Certificate of Acknowledgment, below.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
Certificate of Acknowledgment
State of _________________________)
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County of _________________________)
On________________, before me, ________________________________, NOTARY PUBLIC _ _ , personally
(insert name and title of officer)
appeared, ______________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of
(insert name of person signing)
satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose names(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted,
executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is
true and correct.
Witness my hand and official seal
(NOTARY SEAL)
___________________________________________
Notary Signature