The Office of Vital Records provides in-person services to Funeral Establishments by appointment only.  Click here for instructions Page Last Updated: 12/26/2025

FEE INCREASE as of January 1, 2026:Birth Certificates - $34.00Death Certificates - $26.00Fetal Death Certificates - $23.00In-person:To purchase an Orange County birth or death certificate in person,…

If your child was born in a hospital, the birth will automatically be registered.  If your child was born at home or outside of a hospital setting, you must register the birth at the Office of…

Page Last Updated: 12/26/2025

The Orange County Office of Vital Records does not make corrections or changes to birth or death certificates.  All corrections/changes/amendments are completed by the California Department of…

While rabies vaccinations for dogs are the only vaccines required by State law, your pet’s shots are very important and are the most effective way of preventing infectious and sometimes deadly…

San Clemente, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2025): On Dec. 29, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.Under…

*This program takes place at the George Key Ranch Historic Park, 625 W. Bastanchury Road, Placentia, CA 92870*The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to find their own…

Fall in love with Orange County’s fossils this Valentine’s Day!Come along for the fun, we’re going on a paleo run! Don’t be late, it won’t be drab – we’re going to look for shells and crab!Join us…

Enjoy a morning at Clark Regional Park and learn about local fossils! Participants will visit the Interpretive Center, listen to a story, take a short walk in the park and make a paleontology themed…