San Francisco Office of Vital Records

Awesome building staff and great services offered! I was so pleasantly surprised by walking into this beautiful building on 101 Grove street in Civic Center Area. It’s on the corner of Grove and Polk street. The nice woman and man to the left in room 100 were soo sweet to offer me a mask and take the time out of their work to get me a mask from the closet just minutes before closing. I had to get some documents from window 5 and all the staff at this window were amazing as well. Thank You to the Staff whom helped me I don’t remember the first woman’s name but I did remember Susanna who was soo pleasant and helpful and David whom was patient and kind to wait for me as I was there last minute both times I had to pick up and drop off paperwork. Besides some of the 1235 Mission Employees, these are the best government employees I’ve ever dealt with. They were professional, competent and took the time to help me fill out a form that I wasn’t sure how to fill out and told me what I needed to do to get a certain document I needed for my health. They also have a window for getting ones birth certificates and all sorts of good info! I also found it great how clean and gorgeous the building was including the bathroom. I very much appreciated the whole experience I had at 101 Grove Street and recommend going in and getting help at the San Francisco office of Vital Records building. They even have a federal MMJ card to help people pay for their medicinal products once they get the card. I believe it qualifies people for the compassion program so people can get free and/or discounted meds! This is the only way to do it legally and it’s federal too. Takes the worry away for me about being a patient with certain medical needs. Now I feel completely legal and more comfortable purchasing what I need for my PTSD. Thanks again to all the workers. Special shout out to Room 101(thanks for getting me a mask-as masks are needed in this building) and big big shout out to David! He was so kind and patient and helpful! I really appreciate how competent, knowledgeable, professional and patient DAVID was with me. Thank you for hiring great people like David and Susanna (and the other woman working with David the first time i went to window 5). She like all the employees listed were great at 101 Grove Street! Not one complain. Thank you all again! I appreciate people David and Susanna and all the city workers that are working hard during Covid to be in service to mankind and help others! Take Care and God Bless! Thanks again and Stay Safe!

In and out within 7 minutes! 👍

Went on a Friday at 1pm and took me 15-30 minutes to get a birth certificate once you have your application which they have on site. You just walk in and get on line to get to a window clerk to show them your ID, the application, and $25 to be paid by card or other methods. Took longer to find parking but easiest way is to park at civic center garage and pay max $6/hour and walk 5 mins to the office. Overall, fast and efficient process if you’re looking to go and get a birth certificate for your newborn!

Do not call this number.. if you are in SF call 311 and get birth certificate info. Grove street is for the 3yrs and under birth certificate and 1 Dr. Carlton B Goodlett Room 168 in City Hall is where u retrieve your B.C. Hope this helps.