The Sutter County Public Health Branch Vital Statistics program helps the community obtain Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and burial permits.

The Public Health Branch holds only current year and prior year Birth and Death Certificates for births and deaths occurring in Sutter County. For all other years, please contact the Sutter County Clerk-Recorder’s Office at 530-822-7134 or visit the Clerk-Recorder's website. For births at Adventist Health and Rideout Hospital, please contact Yuba County at 530-749-7850, as these Birth Certificates are held by Yuba County. 

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.

Beginning January 1, 2026, fees for certified copies of birth, death, and fetal death certificates increased by $2.00. Burial permit fees remain the same. The 2026 fees for certified copies are reflected in the table below:

2026 Fees for Certified Copies

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

Out of Hospital Births
If your child was born in a hospital, the birth will automatically be registered. If your child was born at home or outside of a hospital setting in Sutter County, you must register the birth with our office within twenty-one (21) days of birth. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment to register your child's birth record. Please review the Out of Hospital Birth Information Packet below:

• Out of Hospital Birth Information Packet

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

Last updated: December 30, 2025