General Information for Funeral Establishments Only
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
How to Obtain a Birth or Death Certificate
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,…
Out of Hospital Birth Registration
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
Page Last Updated: 12/26/2025
CANCELED Wilderness Access Day Saddleback Wilderness
*This program has been canceled due to wet and muddy conditions.*Access is first come, first served until parking capacity is reached. No registration required.Equestrians, while space is not…
Amending or Correcting Birth or Death Certificates
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…
Member Handbook Notice of Significant Change
Our Behavioral Health Plan Member Handbook for Medi-Cal members are available in threshold languages at:For Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS): link hereFor the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery…
Adult Services Policies
906 APS Repatriation Program (86.63 KB) 907 Service Plan and Monitoring (646.24 KB) 908 Reassessment (117.3 KB) 1000 Program Overview (7.6 KB) 1001 Application Process & Case…
SpayNeuter Vaccination Clinics
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…
Orange County Sheriffs Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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…