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About Us
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Biography Directions & Parking Hours & Locations News & Newsletters Clerk-Recorder's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
Property Document Forms
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AB1466 - Restrictive Covenant Modification Policy and Cover Page Assessor Department - Preliminary Change of Ownership Report Form Certification of Registered Interpreter Form Fidelity Title Company First American Title Company Lawyers Title Company Re-recording Notice SB2 Notice and Recording Cover Page Survey Monument Information Sheet Transfer Tax Information Sheet
Contact the Archives
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Please Note: Most of the county records in the Orange County Archives date from before 1960. For more recent records (including birth certificates, property records, and tax liens), please contact the Orange County Clerk-Recorder at (714) 834-2500 or click on the “ Clerk-Recorder Home Page ” link. Bankruptcy information and...
Notary Authentication Information
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Notary Authentication To have a signature of an Orange County notary public authenticated, you can visit any of our Orange County Clerk-Recorder office locations, or you can mail your request and supporting documents to the following address: Orange County Clerk-Recorder 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. A notary...
Obtaining Official Record Copies
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To expedite service, please obtain document number(s) in advance by performing a search of our online grantor-grantee database prior to visiting our offices. To search the database, click on this link: https://cr.occlerkrecorder.gov/RecorderWorksInternet/ NOTE: Clerk-Recorder Department staff will not conduct searches over the phone, in person, or via mail. This online...
Online Services Maintenance and Upgrades
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Maintenance and Upgrades Application Maintenance Advisory The application is currently unavailable as we are performing scheduled maintenance and/or upgrades on the system. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please check back later. © 2021 Orange County Clerk-Recorder
Marriage Services
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Marriage Licenses Marriage licenses are now available through both walk-in service and by appointment; however, all customers must complete an online marriage application before visiting any of our offices. Appointments are highly recommended and can be scheduled online. A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of...
Recorder Publications
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March 2024: California Recorders' Association of California - Recorded Documents in California Access vs. Privacy
Renewal of Vow Ceremonies
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Renewal of Vow Ceremonies Renewal of vow ceremonies are symbolic celebrations with no legal significance, offering currently married couples a meaningful way to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other. Whether celebrating a milestone anniversary or simply seeking a unique way to honor their bond, married couples can choose...