Birth, Death, Military & Marriage Certificate
Certificates
The Merced County Recorder's Office has birth, death, and marriage records for events that occurred in Merced County. The following documents are at our office:
- Marriage certificates from approximately 1850 to present (Confidential marriage licenses are available through the County Clerk)
- Birth certificates from approximately 1870 to present
- Death certificates from approximately 1890 to present
Obtaining a Copy of a Certificate
You may pay by cash, check, or money order made payable to Merced County Recorder. The cost for certified copies are:
- Marriage certificate - $14
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The Merced County Recorders office does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its website,
www.vitalchek.com. An additional fee of $6.00 is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
Marriage Certificates
The following information must be provided to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate:
- The maiden name of the bride
- The name of the groom
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- Date of the marriage
- City where the license was issued
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In an attempt to stop the illegal use of vital records, and as part of statewide efforts to reduce identity theft, a new law (effective January 1, 2010) changed the way certified copies of birth certificates are issued. Certified Copies to establish the identity of a registrant can be issued only to authorized individuals, as indicated below. All others will be issued Certified Informational Copies that are not valid to establish identity.
Download Application For Certified Copy Of Public Marriage Record
Download Aplicacion Para Obtener Una Acta Certificada de Matrimonio
To get certified copies of birth, death, or military discharge certificates, fill out the appropriate form and present the completed form in person or have it notarized and mailed with your payment.
Mailing Address
Recorder's Office
2222 M St., Main Floor
Merced, CA 95340
