The Public Health Branch holds only current year and prior year Birth and Death Certificates for all births and deaths occurring in Sutter County. For all other years, Birth and Death Certificates and by-mail requests for certified copies please contact the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office at 530-822-7134 or visit the Clerk-Recorder's website.

Because of the increased occurrence of identity theft, new laws were passed to protect birth and death records from misuse. The steps necessary to obtain Birth or Death Certificates have changed significantly. View detailed information on the new procedures and requirements for Birth and Death Certificate Requests .

Fees for Certified Copies

Birth Certificates	$25.00
Death Certificates	$21.00
Fetal Death Certificates	$18.00
Burial Permits	$12.00

• Accepted methods of payment are Checks and Cash only. We do not accept bills larger than $20.

For additional information regarding Vital Statistics please call 530-822-7215