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Each death shall be registered with the local registrar of births and deaths in the district in which the death was officially pronounced or the body was found, within eight calendar days after death and prior to any disposition of the human remains.
California · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · Cal. Health & Safety Code §102775
(a) The medical and health section data and the physician's, nurse practitioner's, or coroner's certification shall be completed by the attending physician or nurse practitioner within 15 hours after the death or by the coroner within three days after examination of the body.
(b) The physician or nurse practitioner shall, within 15 hours after the death, deposit the certificate at the place of death or deliver it to the attending funeral director …
California · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · Cal. Health & Safety Code §102800
Effective January 1, 2026, the California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) increased vital record fees for certified copies, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 64 (Chapter 662, Statutes of 2025).
VS 112 – Certified Copy of Death Record · $26 per copy
Copies may be obtained in person at the county office where the death was registered.
California · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · CDPH Vital Records
California Department of Public Health, Vital Records - MS 5103, P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Notarized Sworn Statement (VS 20)
California · general information · checked October 11, 2026 · CDPH Vital Records
