An original and one (1) copy must be submitted, and only two (2) copies of each document will be conformed. Written requests sent to the Records Unit take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete and require fees for copying, certifying, and researching.Call our office at 874-6334 to verify that the record is available prior to your visit. However, the "original" registration of birth is what the certifcate applies to, and there is only one original registration document. A valid government issued photo ID is required for reques ng authorized cer fied copies. The general rule is you certify a copy of the original, You go no further than that. The California Department of Public Health is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of Californians. 'certified copies' are basically just bureaucratic bs. A Certified Copy typically includes an additional page with a certification stamp and signature stating that the document(s) are true and complete copies. This provides the recipient with reasonable assurance that the copy is genuine.