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Issues copies of birth records and death certificates for current and previous years.

Because of an increased occurrence of identity theft, new laws were passed to protect birth and death records from misuse. This law went into effect July 1, 2003. At that time, the steps necessary to obtain a birth or death record changed significantly.

Find out more:

• Birth Records
• Death Records

To request a certificate older than two years, you will need to request it at:

Recorder's Office

2222 M St. Merced, CA 95340

Ph: (209) 385-7627