Birth Certificate Authorized Copies

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Instructions
An AUTHORIZED CERTIFIED COPY of a birth record is required to obtain a driver's license, passport, social security card and any other services related to an individual's identity. Section 103526 of the California Health and Safety Code restricts who is allowed to obtain an authorized certified copy of a birth record. When requesting an authorized certified copy, a sworn statement will be required.

Those who are not authorized need to apply for an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy.

I am:

The registrant (Person listed on the Certificate) or a parent or legal guardian of the registrant.

A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner of the registrant.

A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record in order to comply with the requirements of Family Code §3140 or §7603.

A member of a law enforcement agency or representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business. (Companies representing a government agency must provide authorization from the government agency)

An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant’s estate. (If requesting a Certified Copy under a power of attorney, include a copy of the power of attorney with this application)

None of the above, and I am applying for an INFORMATIONAL CERTIFIED COPY with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy.

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder

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Birth Certificate Authorized Copies

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Birth Certificate Authorized Copies

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