Service Changes Effective July 20, 2020
Effective Monday, July 20, 2020, the Clerk-Recorder Department will close its branch offices in Anaheim, Laguna Hills, and at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana.
The department's office at the County Service Center in Santa Ana will remain open but only offer over-the-counter service for birth, death, and marriage certificates, all professional registrations, and real property document recordings. All other services are offered by mail only.
The following services must be requested by mail. No over-the-counter service is available until further notice:
- Fictitious Business Name Statements
- Official Record Copies
- Notary Registrations
- EIR Filings
New marriage appointments are available at: https://www.ocrecorder.com/services/marriage-services.
For more information about the services offered by the Clerk-Recorder Department, please call the department's information line at (714) 834-2500, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
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
Note: You must complete your application PRIOR to visiting our office to obtain your certificate.
Complete your application here: https://cr.ocgov.com/vitalsappointment/WelcomeApp.asp
Once you complete your application online, 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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8 am – 4:30 pm
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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
