Form ACR 336(S), Application for Certified Copy or Search of a Birth Record - Spanish, is the Spanish-language request that the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder uses to order a certified copy of a birth record, or a search that ends in a Certificate of No Record when nothing is found. It is the form to use for a Riverside County birth certificate when the birth took place in Riverside County, whether you need an authorized copy or an informational one. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by the agency, and the application goes to the Recorder by mail or in person.
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What is ACR 336(S)?
Form ACR 336(S), Application for Certified Copy or Search of a Birth Record - Spanish, is the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder form for requesting a certified copy of a birth record, or a search for one, using a Spanish-language application.
The form asks for the child's name, date of birth and city of birth, the parents' names, whether the child was adopted or had a legal name change, and the number of copies. You then choose between two kinds of copy:
- Authorized copy (copia AUTORIZADA): for people the form lists as entitled to it under California Health and Safety Code Section 103526. The form states that this copy is required to get a driver's license, passport, Social Security and other identity-related services.
- Informational copy (copia INFORMACIONAL): for everyone else. It is stamped "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" across the face of the record.
Anyone requesting an authorized copy signs a sworn statement under penalty of perjury in Section 5. If the record is not found, the form says that, under Health and Safety Code 103650, a search fee is charged and a Certificate of No Record is issued.
Riverside County holds only records of births that occurred in Riverside County. For any other birth, the instructions tell you to contact the county where the birth occurred or the California Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records.
Who needs to file ACR 336(S)?
Anyone who needs a certified copy of a birth record for a birth that occurred in Riverside County, or a search for one, uses this form. The Spanish-language version is meant for applicants who prefer to complete the request in Spanish.
For an authorized copy, you must mark in Section 3 the box that shows why you may receive it. The form lists:
- the person named on the birth record, or that person's parent or legal guardian;
- a child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the person named on the record;
- a member or representative of a government agency conducting official business required by law (companies representing a government agency must provide the agency's authorization);
- a person with a court order to obtain the record, or an attorney or licensed adoption agency seeking the record to meet Family Code Section 3140 or 7603;
- an attorney representing the person or the person's estate, or a court-appointed person acting for the person or the estate (include a copy of the power of attorney letter).
People who are not on that list receive an informational copy instead and skip Section 3.
Do not use this form for a birth that happened outside Riverside County; contact the county of birth or the Office of Vital Records at (916) 445-2684.
When to file ACR 336(S)
Submit the application whenever you need a certified copy of a Riverside County birth record or a search for one. The form prints no deadline or expiration date.
If you apply by mail for an authorized copy, the sworn statement must be completed before a notary public before you send the application. If you apply in person, you sign the sworn statement in front of the clerk technician, so plan to be there to sign. If the record cannot be found, the form says a search fee is charged and you receive a Certificate of No Record.
Documents you need
- Government-issued photo ID: required when you order in person; have it ready at the counter.
- Notarized sworn statement (Certificate of Acknowledgment on the form): required when you mail an application for an authorized copy.
- Copy of the power of attorney letter: include it when you request an authorized copy as an attorney or other representative acting under power of attorney.
- Authorization from the government agency: required when a company is representing a government agency to obtain an authorized copy.
- Check payable to Riverside County Recorder: send it with a mailed application to pay the fee printed on the form.
How to fill out ACR 336(S)
Read the instructions and prepare to print
Read the instructions on the back of the form first. Complete it in block letters in black or blue ink, and print it in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper.
Identify the birth record in Section 1
Enter the person's name (first, second, last name), date of birth and city of birth. Give all the information you have so the record can be identified.
Enter the parents' names
Write each parent's first name, middle name and last name before marriage or domestic partnership, as the two parent lines ask.
Answer the adoption question and copies
Mark Sí or No for whether the child was adopted or had a legal name change, and enter the number of copies you want.
Choose authorized or informational copy
In Section 2, mark "Yo solicito una copia AUTORIZADA" or "Yo solicito una copia INFORMACIONAL". If you want an informational copy, skip Section 3.
Mark your authorization in Section 3
For an authorized copy, check the one box that describes your relationship or role, such as the person on the record, a parent, a family member, an agency representative, or an attorney.
Complete the requester information in Section 4
Print your name, address and phone number under Pedido por. Fill in the Enviar/Entregar a side only if the copies go to someone else or to a different address.
Complete the sworn statement in Section 5
Print your full name in the oath, then enter the date (mm/dd/aa), the city and state or country where you sign, and your signature. Sign in front of the clerk technician if you order in person.
Have the notary complete the acknowledgment
If you mail an application for an authorized copy, sign before a notary public, who completes the Certificate of Acknowledgment. This is not required for an informational copy.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the names, date and boxes, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit ACR 336(S)
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder accepts this form by mail or in person; the county's forms page states that its forms do not allow online submission.
- By mail: Send the application and a check payable to Riverside County Recorder, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751. For an authorized copy, complete the sworn statement before a notary public. For an informational copy, complete the sworn statement in Section 5; a notarized signature is not required.
- Multiple records by mail: Every application must carry the sworn statement, but only one needs the notarized statement. Law enforcement members and state or local government representatives conducting official business are not required to provide the notarized statement.
- In person: Bring a government-issued photo ID and sign the sworn statement in front of the clerk technician.
A fee applies; the form prints the cost, and a search fee is charged if no record is found. Print the form in black ink on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ordering a record for a birth outside Riverside County; the county holds only Riverside County births, and other records come from the county of birth or the Office of Vital Records.
- Choosing the informational copy when you need an ID document; it is stamped "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY" and an authorized copy is required for a driver's license, passport or Social Security.
- Requesting an authorized copy without marking the box in Section 3 that shows you are entitled to it.
- Mailing an authorized-copy application without having the sworn statement notarized.
- Showing up to order in person without a government-issued photo ID, or signing the sworn statement before you are in front of the clerk technician.
- Omitting the power of attorney letter when requesting an authorized copy as an attorney or representative.
- Sending several mailed applications without a sworn statement on each one.
- Writing in pencil or non-black ink, or printing on paper other than 8 1/2" x 11" white, when the county requires black ink on white paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form ACR 336(S) used for?
Form ACR 336(S) is the Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder's Spanish-language application for a certified copy of a birth record or a search for one. If no record is found, the form says a search fee is charged and a Certificate of No Record is issued.
What is the difference between an authorized and an informational birth certificate copy?
An authorized copy is for the persons the form lists in Section 3 and is required for a driver's license, passport or Social Security. An informational copy is for everyone else and is stamped "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY".
Who can get an authorized copy of a Riverside County birth certificate?
The person on the record, a parent or legal guardian, a child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, a government agency representative, a person with a court order, or an attorney or court-appointed representative, as listed in Section 3 of the form.
Do I need a notary to order a birth record by mail?
For an authorized copy, yes: the sworn statement must be completed before a notary public. For an informational copy, you complete the Section 5 oath and a notarized signature is not required. Government representatives on official business do not need the notarized statement.
Where do I mail Form ACR 336(S)?
Mail the application and a check payable to Riverside County Recorder, P.O. Box 751, Riverside, CA 92502-0751. You can also bring it in person, with a government-issued photo ID, to the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Is there a fee to order a birth record?
Yes. The form prints a cost for the record or the search, and a search fee is charged if no record is found. Mailed applications include a check payable to Riverside County Recorder; the current amount is printed on the form.
Can I order a birth certificate for a birth outside Riverside County with this form?
No. Riverside County holds only records of births that occurred in the county. For any other birth, contact the county where it occurred or the Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records, at (916) 445-2684.
Can I fill out Form ACR 336(S) online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not send it to the county: you deliver it to the Recorder by mail or in person, because the county's forms do not allow online submission.
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