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Community Health., Vital Statistics Section
San Mateo County Health System
Description:
Issues certified or informational only copies of records of birth or death which took place in San Mateo County from 1966 to current year. (Copies of birth and death records prior to 1966 must be obtained from the County Clerk - Recorder's office.) Issues permits for disposition of human remains, to disinter a body to change the burial location or to dispose of cremated remains by the scattering of ashes. To transport human remains across state lines, an authorized individual will need to request a letter of non-contagious disease. Contact this office for information and advice on how to obtain copies of records of births and deaths which occurred in other counties, states or countries, how to correct or change a birth or death record and how to file a delayed certificate of birth for someone whose birth was not registered. Administers state-issued medical marijuana cards and program.Location
Public Transit:
SAMTRANS stops in front.
225 West 37th Avenue, Room 11, San Mateo, CA 94403
37.5314294
-122.3006094
Government
Service Options
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Accessibility Options:
- Disabled Parking
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
Fees: $25 for each certified or informational only copy of birth certificate, $18 for each certified or informational only copy of death certificate. $11 for each burial permit. Cash and checks accepted.Eligibility:
NoneHow to Apply:
Walk in or apply by mail with fee enclosed.Service Wait Estimate:
No wait for walk in; 5 day wait by mail.Service Areas:
- San Mateo County