Birth Certificate FAQs

I have not received my baby's birth certificate. Can Valley Presbyterian Hospital send this to me?

Valley Presbyterian Hospital obtained the information from you during your maternity stay to populate the Birth Certificate. The actual Birth Certificate comes from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records.

Requests for Birth Certificates are available through the Office of Vital Records in person, by mail, or through the Vital Records website. Please visit the website link below for fees and forms that are needed for your request. Contact the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk for additional information.

DPH Vital Records Office
Attn: Birth Section
313 North Figueroa St, Rm Lobby-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213.288.7812 or 800.201.8999
Website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/dca/dcabirth.htm

I completed paperwork for my baby's Social Security card during my maternity stay, but have not received the card. What should I do?

In order to get the Social Security number, you will need to contact the United States Social Security Administration. The closest office to the hospital is:

Social Security Administration Office
14500 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 207
Panorama City, CA 91402
Phone: 800.772.1213
Website: www.ssa.gov

I am traveling with my baby and must have the Birth Certificate in order to get a passport. Can I rush order the Birth Certificate?

This process isn't handled by Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Contact DPH Vital Records:

DPH Vital Records Office
Attn: Birth Section
313 North Figueroa St., Rm Lobby-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: 213.288.7812 or 800.201.8999
Website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/dca/dcabirth.htm