Orange County death records

Quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in Orange County, California.

Especially for those people who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the mailing address for the government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held. Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm  up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

California Department of Public Health
Office of Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Telephone:    (916) 445-2684
MAIL ONLY

NB.  The State office has records of BIRTH and DEATH since July 1905. For earlier records, contact the County Recorder in the county where the event occurred.

State office only has indexes for PUBLIC MARRIAGE certificates that occurred from 1949-1986 and 1998-1999. For all other years, contact the County Recorder in the county where the event occurred; for CONFIDENTIAL MARRIAGES contact the County Clerk where the marriage license was issued.

The Office of Vital Records only has information for DIVORCES  that were filed with the court between 1962 and June, 1984.  For all other years or for a copy of the decree, contact the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTRAR -Birth & Death

Orange County Health Care Agency and
Local Registrar of Births and Deaths
405 W. 5th Street, 7th Floor
Santa Ana, CA  92701

Mail to:
P. O. Box 234
Santa Ana, CA  92702-0234
Ph:  (714) 480-6710

ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER
Orange County Clerk/Recorder
12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 101
Santa Ana, CA  92701

OR
P.O. Box 238
Santa Ana, CA   92702-0238

Ph  (714) 834-2548

ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT has 9 locations across the county: Santa Ana (4 centers), Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Orange, Fullerton and Westminster.