California Department of Public Health - Vital Records · California state form
VS 113-A Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record
Use VS 113-A to request a certified or certified informational copy of a California marriage record from the Department of Public Health – Vital Records.
- What this form is
- VS 113-A is the application for requesting a certified copy or certified informational copy of a California marriage record from the Department of Public Health – Vital Records. Applicants provide marriage and applicant information, select a certificate type, and submit the application with the required fee. An authorized copy request generally requires a notarized sworn statement; an informational copy does not.
- Who needs it
- People requesting a certified or certified informational copy of an eligible California public marriage record from CDPH-Vital Records can use this application.
- Why it needs a notary
- Authorized certified-copy requests require a notarized sworn statement, except for listed exempt agencies; this can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary. Informational-copy requests do not require one.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed application, the $19-per-copy fee by check or money order, and a notarized sworn statement if applicable to CDPH-Vital Records at the address listed in the instructions.
Questions
Who can request a certified copy using VS 113-A?
The application lists authorized people, including the registrant and certain relatives, court-authorized parties, government representatives, and attorneys. Other interested people may request an informational copy.
Is a notary needed for a VS 113-A request?
A notarized sworn statement is required for an authorized certified-copy request, with listed agency exemptions. It is not required for an informational-copy request. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
How do I submit the VS 113-A application?
Mail the completed application, the fee by check or money order, and a notarized sworn statement if applicable to CDPH-Vital Records at the mailing address provided in the instructions.