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Effective Monday, December 21, 2020, appointment only in-person services are available at our main office in Santa Ana. Only one person may enter per appointment. No additional guests are allowed in the building. No walk-in customers are accepted until further notice.
Our Anaheim and Laguna Hills branch offices will remain closed except for marriage services. Most Clerk-Recorder services continue to be available online and by mail; we encourage you to utilize this option first if possible.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN IN-PERSON SERVICE APPOINTMENT.
Effective January 4, 2021, Marriage Services will continue virtually and in-person at our branch offices in Anaheim, Laguna Hills, and the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana by appointment only. To book a marriage services appointment, please follow the link below.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MAKE A MARRIAGE SERVICES APPOINTMENT.
For more information, please call our office at (714) 834-2500, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
Please continue to check back regularly for the latest updates.
Thank You.
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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 link for a list of authorized individuals:
https://cms.ocgov.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=115771
Those who do not qualify as authorized individuals may receive an Informational certified copy. An Informational certified copy shows the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY” imprinted across the face. Please note that Informational certified copies do not exist for a Confidential Marriage; only the bride or groom are authorized to order a certified copy.
Requesting in Person
*This service option is temporarily unavailable.*
Please visit one of the locations listed below with your valid government-issued photo identification.
Only the person requesting service will be allowed to enter the office.
Certificates are generally issued on the same day.
Locations
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Location
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Address
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Hours
(Monday – Friday)
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Central Office
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601 N. Ross St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Closed until further notice.
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North County Branch Office
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222 S. Harbor Blvd, Ste. 110A
Anaheim, CA 92805
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Closed until further notice.
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South County Branch Office
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24031 El Toro Rd., Ste. 150
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Closed until further notice.
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Fees
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Birth Certificate, per copy
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$28.00
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Death Certificate, per copy
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$21.00
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Marriage Certificate, per copy
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$15.00
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Single Status Certificate, per copy
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$15.00
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Payment Options:
Cash • Debit/Credit Cards • Checks • Money Orders • Cashier’s Checks
Requesting by Mail
All Vital Records Application forms must be signed and notarized.
Download application here: https://cms.ocgov.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=33984
If a requested record is not found with the information provided by the applicant, the corresponding search fee will apply.
Mail-in Payment
Check or money order, payable to OC Clerk-Recorder. Do NOT send cash.
Please mail to:
OC Clerk-Recorder
ATTN: Vitals Records
P.O. BOX 238
Santa Ana, CA 92702
* Most orders are processed within 5-10 Business Days from the date the request is received. Business days do not include weekends, holidays, or delivery time to and from the office.
Need more help?
Please call (714) 834-2500
