As of August 4, 2025, please be advised that all birth and death certificates will be available for purchase at San Francisco City Hall,1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 160, San Francisco, CA 94102.

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Vital Records

Obtain Birth Certificates and Death Certificates for the previous 3 years.

Get a birth certificate for someone under 3
Birth certificates are available in-person, and by mail.
Get a death certificate for someone who died in the last 3 years
Death certificates are available in-person, and by mail.
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Address

Office of Vital Records101 Grove Street, Room 105
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Closed on public holidays.

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Submit requests for the Vital Records.