California Department of Public Health - Vital Records · California state form
VS 113-A SP Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Record
Use form VS 113-A SP to request an authorized or informational certified copy of a California public marriage record from CDPH Vital Records.
- What this form is
- This application requests an authorized or informational certified copy of a marriage record from the California Department of Public Health Vital Records. Complete the applicant and marriage record sections, select the certificate type, and state the number of copies. An authorized copy requires a notarized sworn statement, while an informational copy does not. The instructions say to send a check or money order for $19 per copy; do not send cash.
- Who needs it
- Anyone requesting a certified copy of a California public marriage record that CDPH Vital Records can provide may use this application.
- Why it needs a notary
- An authorized copy requires a notarized sworn statement; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary. An informational copy does not require a notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the application and mail it with the required check or money order to California Department of Public Health, Vital Records – MS 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410.
Questions
Who can request a certified copy of a marriage record?
The application lists people eligible for an authorized copy, including the registrant and certain relatives, court-authorized parties, government representatives, and others acting on the registrant’s behalf. Any interested person may request an informational copy.
Is a notary needed for this application?
A notarized sworn statement is required when requesting an authorized copy, except for the listed exempt agencies. It can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary. An informational copy does not require a sworn statement.
How do I submit form VS 113-A SP?
Mail the completed application and a check or money order for $19 per copy to CDPH Vital Records at the mailing address printed in the instructions. The instructions say not to send cash.