You may pay by credit card when you complete your request online. You may also call (805) 781-5514 or fax the completed form along with your credit card information to (805) 788-2999. 

You can correct or amend an existing birth or death certificate by following the instructions for amending a birth certificate or death certificate.

IN ANOTHER CA COUNTY
If the birth or death occurred in another California County, find and contact the associated County Clerk Recorder in that County to obtain a copy.
 
IN ANOTHER STATE
If the birth or death occurred in another U.S state, check the appropriate state requirements to obtain a copy.
 
OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
Visit the State Department’s website for information on documenting a birth or death overseas, or requesting replacement copies and/or amendments to original documents.

CA-EDRS is California's system for electronic death certificate origination and registration. The system allows coroners, funeral directors, doctors, and hospitals to submit electronic death certificates, allowing for faster processing times.

An Authorized Certified Copy can be used to provide identity, and is only given to someone authorized to receive it. The law describes an authorized person as:

• The Registrant (Name on Certificate)
• Parent/Legal Guardian
• Grandparent/Grandchild
• Sibling
• Child
• Spouse/Domestic Partner
• Attorney of Record or person with power of attorney (please provide copy of POA)
• Authorized by way of Court Order
• Licensed Adoption Agency
• Law Enforcement/Government Agency for official business
• For Death Certificates, a funeral director for official business

Those who are not authorized may receive an INFORMATIONAL Certified Copy with the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" imprinted across the face of the copy and the social security number and all signatures redacted.