Processing Times
The California Department of Public Health ā Vital Records (CDPH-VR) estimated processing times for certified copies or amendment of vital records are listed below, which may occasionally increase as the volume of requests increases. The processing time begins when CDPH-VR receives your request.
County offices can sometimes process certified copy requests faster than CDPH-VR.
Requests for Certified Copies
CDPH-VRās average time to process a certified copy request is 10 to 12 weeks.
Requests for Amendments
CDPH-VRās average time to process an amendment request is 17 to 21 weeks (processing times for incomplete requests will vary).ā