1 Reply Latest reply on Sep 13, 2019 8:58 AM by Lisha Penn

How do I locate my grandparents' birth certificates?

Pam Collins Aug 31, 2019 11:45 AM

My grandparents, born in 1897 and 1901, both have social security #s. Both are deceased. I am trying to locate their birth certificates, which the State of California doesn't have. Would the social security administration have the records? Thank you.

Re: How do I locate my grandparents' birth certificates?

Lisha Penn Sep 13, 2019 8:58 AM (in response to Pam Collins)

Dear Ms. Collins,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not create or maintain birth certificates. Birth certificates are not Federal government records but are Vital Records created and maintained by State and/or local governments.

We suggest that you check Family Search for information about how to access California Vital Records and also Ancestry for Birth, Baptism & Christening Records. There may be a fee for using Ancestry. However, you may view these records online at one NARA's facilities for free via a NARA PC. For the nearest NARA location, please consult our web page at https://www.archives.gov/locations/. Some of the images from Ancestry sometimes are available on Family Search for free.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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