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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...
Property Documents
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Document Recording Services In Orange County, the courtesy notice is free and automatically sent to the property owner when a document affecting title to a property is recorded. No sign-up is required . For more Real Estate Fraud prevention information. NOTICE: To learn about new recording requirements regarding minor changes...
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Fictitious Business Name
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Purpose To make available to the public the identities of those persons or entities doing business under fictitious business names. A business name that DOES NOT include the surname of an individual owner. Who Should File? Persons or entities doing business for profit under a fictitious name (does not include...
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...
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Notary Public Registration
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To become a notary public, contact the California Secretary of State Notary Public Information Desk at (916) 263-3520. After you receive your state commission certificate, you may file your Notary Bond and Oath of Office with our office. Before filing, please check that the following information in your commission packet...
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Process Server Registration
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For in-person service, customers MUST complete an application prior to visiting our office. Click here to complete your Process Server registration application. If registering as a corporation or partnership, at least two partners or corporate officers must be present to sign at the time of registration. *When renewing a lapsed...
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Vital Records
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records Note: The Clerk-Recorder Department does not maintain divorce records. Visit Superior Court, County of Orange at www.occourts.org for more information. Who Can Request a Vital Record? Only authorized individuals may receive a certified copy of a birth, death, or marriage record. Please click the following...
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Civil Marriage Ceremonies
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Marriage Ceremonies Update: Currently, civil marriage ceremonies are only being performed for couples who obtained their marriage license from the Office of the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department. Ask our staff about our FREE Live Streaming Ceremony service, available at all of our locations. Civil non-sectarian wedding ceremonies are $28. Ceremonies...
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