This past Saturday, the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department hosted its 2nd Annual Passport Day at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana. During this event, the department accepted 179 passport applications and took 114 passport photos. This represents a 113% increase in the number of passport applications accepted and an...

Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites the public to take advantage of Passport Day in Santa Ana to get their passports now and avoid last minute travel delays. For the second year in a row, the Clerk-Recorder’s Office will be hosting this special day at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana...

For those looking to tie the knot on what many consider to be the most romantic day of the year, look no further. To accommodate couples, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will be offering extended hours at his offices in Fullerton, Laguna Hills and at the Old County Courthouse in...

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will be rolling out his department's new O.C. Weddings mobile app. The mobile app will allow customers to both complete a marriage license application and to set an appointment for a civil marriage ceremony, all from the convenience of their mobile devices. A ribbon cutting...

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is excited to announce a unique Special Saturday Opening for Valentine’s Day marriage services on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Couples are invited to celebrate love and new beginnings with marriage services available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Clerk-Recorder offices in Anaheim, Santa...

Santa Ana, CA - Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen proudly announces the launch of "Clerk-Recorder on Wheels," an innovative mobile van designed to bring essential Clerk-Recorder services directly to communities throughout Orange County. Media outlets are invited to attend the official debut and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, January 9, 2026...

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department has reached a major milestone by surpassing 11 million electronically recorded documents. This achievement highlights the department’s leadership in innovation and its commitment to providing secure, efficient, and convenient services for Orange County residents. Orange County made history in 1997 by...