Jurupa Valley Birth Records
Birth records for Jurupa Valley residents are handled by the Riverside County Clerk-Recorder office. The city does not have its own vital records department. Jurupa Valley is a young city that was incorporated in 2011, making it one of the newest cities in California. Before that, the area was unincorporated Riverside County land. Today about 115,000 people call Jurupa Valley home. The county seat in Riverside is where you go for all birth certificate requests. You can order copies online, by mail, or in person at the county office.
Jurupa Valley Birth Records Quick Facts
Riverside County Clerk-Recorder Office for Jurupa Valley
Jurupa Valley is in Riverside County. The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder handles all vital records for the area. This includes birth certificates. The office has records for births that occurred anywhere in Riverside County. Since Jurupa Valley was county land before 2011, older birth records from the area are also at this office.
The main office sits in downtown Riverside. It is about 10 miles from Jurupa Valley. The drive takes 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. You can also use one of the branch offices in the county. Temecula and Hemet both have locations that handle vital records requests.
Here is the contact info for the main Riverside County office:
- Phone: (951) 486-7000
- Address: 2720 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Website: asrclkrec.com/vital-records
The county charges $34 per copy of a birth certificate. This is the standard fee set by Riverside County for all vital records requests. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost $34 each. Payment can be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card. Online orders through third-party vendors may have extra service fees added on top of the base cost.
The state vital records office also has copies of Jurupa Valley birth records. The California Department of Public Health keeps records for all births in the state since July 1905. You can order from the state instead of the county if that works better for you.
How Jurupa Valley Residents Order Birth Certificates
There are three ways to get a birth certificate if you live in Jurupa Valley. You can visit the county office in person. You can mail a request. Or you can order online. Each method has its own timeline and costs. Pick the one that fits your needs.
In-person requests are the fastest option. Drive to the Riverside County office on Gateway Drive. Bring a valid photo ID with you. Fill out the application form at the counter. Staff will search for the record while you wait. If they find it, you can leave with your copy the same day. The whole process usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. Busy times like Monday mornings or the first week of the month may have longer waits.
Mail requests work well if you cannot make the trip to Riverside. Download the application form from the county website. Fill in all the details about the birth. Include your payment by check or money order made out to the Riverside County Clerk. Mail everything to the address listed on the form. Processing takes about 2 to 4 weeks from when they receive your request. Add time for mail both ways. Make sure your return address is correct.
Online ordering is another choice for Jurupa Valley residents. Riverside County works with approved vendors for web orders. VitalChek is one option. You fill out the form on their site and pay by credit card. The vendor adds a service fee on top of the county fee. Total cost runs higher than ordering direct. But it can be more convenient if you need to order from home. Orders ship in 2 to 4 weeks by standard mail. Rush shipping costs extra.
Riverside County Branch Offices Near Jurupa Valley
The main office in Riverside is closest to Jurupa Valley. But the county has other locations that handle birth records. These branch offices may be more convenient depending on where in Jurupa Valley you live.
The Temecula branch is about 40 miles south. It serves residents in the southwest part of the county. The address is 41002 County Center Drive in Temecula. This location is open Monday through Friday. Call ahead to confirm hours before you visit. Wait times are often shorter than the main Riverside office.
The Hemet branch serves the San Jacinto Valley area. It is about 35 miles east of Jurupa Valley. The address is 880 N. State Street in Hemet. This office handles vital records requests during regular business hours. It can be a good option if you are heading that direction anyway. Check the county website for current hours at all branch locations.
No matter which office you visit, bring proper ID. A valid driver's license or state ID card works. You will also need to fill out the application form. Staff can help you with the form if you have questions.
Who Can Get Jurupa Valley Birth Certificates
California law controls who can get an authorized copy of a birth record. Not everyone can request one. The rules come from the Health and Safety Code. Only certain people qualify for a certified copy that works as legal ID.
You can get an authorized copy if you are the person named on the certificate. Parents and legal guardians can request copies for their children. Spouses and domestic partners are on the list too. So are children, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings of the person named. Attorneys working for the person or their estate can also get copies. Law enforcement and government workers have access for official work.
If you do not qualify for an authorized copy, you can still get one. It will be an informational copy. This type has a statement printed on it. The statement says it cannot be used to establish identity. You cannot use this copy for a passport or driver's license. But it does prove the birth occurred. Genealogists and researchers often use informational copies for their work.
When you apply, show proof of who you are. Bring a valid government ID to the office. For mail requests, sign a sworn statement. The form asks your relationship to the person on the record. Giving false information is a crime. The county will verify your relationship before issuing an authorized copy.
How Long to Get Jurupa Valley Birth Records
Processing times depend on how you order. The county handles many requests each week. Times can vary based on how busy they are.
Walk-in requests are done the same day in most cases. Plan for 30 minutes to an hour at the office. Come early to beat the crowds. The office opens at 8 AM. Afternoon visits often have shorter waits than morning ones.
Mail orders take 2 to 4 weeks to process. This does not include mail time on either end. Figure about 4 to 6 weeks total from when you drop your request in the mailbox to when you get the copy back. If the county needs more information from you, it takes even longer.
Online orders ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Standard shipping adds a few more days. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout for an extra fee. These can cut days off the delivery time if you need the copy soon.
New births take longer to appear in the system. Hospitals have 21 days to file birth records with the state. Then the state and county need time to process the filing. Wait at least 6 weeks after a birth before ordering. If you order too soon, the county may not find the record yet. You still get charged even if no record turns up.
State Birth Records for Jurupa Valley Births
The California Department of Public Health is another option for birth records. They have copies of all California births since July 1905. This includes births that happened in what is now Jurupa Valley. You can order from the state instead of the county.
The state fee is $29 per copy. This is a bit less than the county fee. VitalChek handles online orders for the state. They add a service fee on top. The total comes to about $31 through their site. Mail orders go direct to the CDPH office in Sacramento. Use the VS 111 form for mail requests. The state address is on the form.
Processing at the state level takes longer than the county. Mail orders need 10 to 15 business days after they receive your request. Online orders ship in 2 to 4 weeks. The state does not have a walk-in counter open to the public right now. All requests must go through mail or the web.
If you are not sure where a birth occurred, start with the state. They can search their statewide index. This covers all counties. Once you know the county, you can contact that office directly if you prefer local service.
Nearby Cities for Birth Records
Several other cities near Jurupa Valley use the same Riverside County office for birth records. If you need a birth certificate for someone born in a nearby city, check these pages for local details.
All these cities are in Riverside County. They all use the same clerk-recorder office. Fees and procedures are the same across the county. The only difference is which office location is closest to you.
Riverside County Birth Records
For full details on getting birth certificates in Riverside County, see our main county page. It has more information about the county clerk-recorder office, forms, fees, and all the ways to order.