Vital Registration

Vital Registration registers home births that have occurred in Alameda County in the last year. This department also provides permits for funeral directors who are handling or transporting deceased persons. (Note: City of Berkeley is a separate health jurisdiction.)

Alameda County residents, excluding Berkeley: If you need a certificate for a hospital birth, or a death certificate, please contact the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.

• Online for birth certificates
• Online for death certificates
• By Phone: 510 272-6362
• In Person: 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Berkeley residents: If you need a birth or death certificate from the City of Berkeley, please contact the Office of Vital Records:

• Online for birth or death certificates
• By Phone: 510 981-5320
• In Person: 1947 Center Street Berkeley, CA 94704 (Mon-Thurs, 12noon - 4pm)