Sacramento County death records

Quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in Sacramento County, California.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the mailing address for the government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held. Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm  up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

California Department of Public Health
Office of Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Telephone:    (916) 445-2684
MAIL ONLY

NB.  The State office has records of BIRTH and DEATH since July 1905.  For earlier records, contact the County Recorder in the county where the event occurred.

State office only has indexes for PUBLIC MARRIAGE certificates that occurred from 1949-1986 and 1998-1999.  For all other years, contact the County Recorder in the county where the event occurred; for CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGES contact the County Clerk where the marriage license was issued.

The state Office of Vital Records only has information for DIVORCES  that were filed with the court between 1962 and June, 1984.  For all other years, or for a copy of the decree, contact the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER has two locations:

600 8th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph:  (916) 874-6334
or   (800) 313-7133 within California

5229-B Hazel Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
ph: (916) 874-6334
or  (800) 313-7133 within California

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 839
Sacramento, CA 95812-0839

Applications for DIVORCE RECORDS can be made by contacting:

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse
3341 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, CA 95826
ph (916) 875-3400
8.30am – 4.00pm M-F.