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
Minors may request a certified copy of their birth certificate by presenting a valid, current school-issued photo ID. Minors may also request certified copies of a family member’s record (such as a parent, sibling, or grandparent).
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
For in-person service, customers MUST complete a vital records application prior to visiting our office. Click here to complete your application.
Please visit one of the locations listed below with your valid government-issued photo identification.
Certificates are generally issued on the same day.
Locations
Location | Address | Hours (Monday – Friday) |
Central Office | 601 N. Ross St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
North County Branch Office | 222 S. Harbor Blvd, Ste. 110A Anaheim, CA 92805 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
South County Branch Office | 24031 El Toro Rd., Ste. 150 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Fees
Birth Certificate, per copy | $32.00 |
Death Certificate, per copy | $24.00 |
Marriage Certificate, per copy | $17.00 |
Single Status Certificate, per copy | $17.00 |
Payment Options:
Cash • Debit/Credit Cards • Checks • Money Orders • Cashier’s Checks
Requesting by Mail
Please click here to access PDF versions of our Vital Records Request Forms.
All Vital Records Request Forms must be signed and notarized.
If a requested record is not found with the information provided by the applicant, the corresponding search fee will apply.
* 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.
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
Need more help?
Please call (714) 834-2500
