Yuba County Death Records

Yuba County maintains death certificates through the County Clerk-Recorder office in Marysville. These records cover all deaths in Yuba County from the Gold Rush era forward. You can obtain authorized certified copies for legal purposes and informational copies for genealogy research. Fees are $26 per certificate under California law. Request options include visiting the office in person, submitting mail applications, or using online ordering services through approved vendors.

Yuba County Clerk-Recorder Office

The Yuba County Clerk-Recorder handles death certificates for the county. Visit the Yuba County certified copies page for information on requesting vital records. The office is in Marysville at 915 8th Street. They maintain records from when Yuba County formed in 1850 as one of California's original counties.

Yuba County is part of California's Gold Country. The county has death records from the Gold Rush period. Early records provide historical information about settlers and miners who came to California. The clerk-recorder office maintains both recent and historical death certificates.

The office issues two types of copies under California law. Authorized certified copies work for legal matters. Informational copies serve genealogy needs. To get an authorized copy, you must prove you are an eligible person under California Health and Safety Code Section 103526. Provide a notarized sworn statement with your request.

Requesting Yuba County Death Certificates

Request death certificates in person, by mail, or online. For in person requests, visit the Clerk-Recorder office at 915 8th Street in Marysville during business hours. Bring photo ID and details about the deceased. Fill out an application and pay the fee. Staff will search records and issue the certificate if found.

Mail requests require an application form. Download it from the county website. Fill it out completely. Include payment as a check or money order payable to Yuba County Clerk-Recorder. For authorized copies, attach a notarized sworn statement. Mail everything to the address on the form with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing takes several weeks.

Online ordering may be available. Check the county website for current options. You can also use the statewide California system via VitalChek for deaths after July 1905. Online services charge additional fees but may be more convenient.

Cities in Yuba County

Yuba County includes the cities of Marysville and Wheatland. Marysville is the county seat. Other communities like Linda, Olivehurst, and Plumas Lake are unincorporated. All death records for the county are kept at the clerk-recorder office in Marysville. No city operates an independent vital records office. Everyone uses the county system.

The county includes Beale Air Force Base. Deaths at the base are registered with Yuba County. The county handles all death certificates regardless of where in Yuba County the death occurred.

Fees and Processing Times

Death certificates cost $26 per copy as set by California law. The county retains this fee even if no record is found. They issue a Certificate of No Public Record instead. State law allows this under Health and Safety Code Section 103650.

Processing times vary. In person requests for recent deaths can be same day. Mail requests take several weeks. Online orders have similar times plus shipping. Verify your information is accurate before submitting to avoid delays.

Historical Death Records for Genealogy

Yuba County has death records from 1850. These early records are valuable for family history research. Informational copies work for genealogy without proving family relationships. Online databases like FamilySearch California Death Index help locate records before ordering copies.

Nearby California Counties

For deaths in neighboring counties, contact their respective vital records offices.