Vital Records

1. Birth Records

   Our office only has records of births that occurred in Santa Barbara County, from 1850 to present.

2. Death Records

   Our office only has records of deaths that occurred in Santa Barbara County, from 1850 to present.

3. Marriage Records

   Our office has records of marriages where the license was issued in Santa Barbara County, from 1850 to present.

4. Corrections to Birth / Death / Marriage Records

   Amendments to birth, death, and public marriage certificates are processed by the California Department of Public Health. Confidential marriage records are amended through our office if the marriage license was issued in Santa Barbara County.

5. Divorce Records

   Our office does not have copies of divorce/dissolution records. If the divorce was finalized in Santa Barbara County, please contact Superior Court.

6. International Requests

   Additional requirements apply if you are requesting a vital record from outside the United States.

7. Military Discharge Copy Order

   Start a Military Discharge (DD214) copy order