Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 1967. As a child, he was told by his mother that his father was an American soldier who was killed in action while serving his…

Please Note: Most of the county records in the Orange County Archives date from before 1960. For more recent records (including birth certificates, property records, and tax liens), please contact…

Notary Authentication To have a signature of an Orange County notary public authenticated, you can visit any of our Orange County Clerk-Recorder office locations, or you can mail your request and…

Clerk Service Applications:Vital Records Marriage Services Fictitious Business NamesNotary Public Registration Unlawful Detainer Assistant Registration Process Server Registration…

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is pleased to announce the launching of public terminals with touch screen technology at all of his office locations. The terminals will be available to the…

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No Walk-ins for passport services after 4 p.m.  Customers applying  for a new passport must bring a completed and unsigned  DS11 form .Book an appointment here:  https…

To expedite service, please obtain document number(s) in advance by performing a search of our online grantor-grantee database prior to visiting our offices.  To search the database,…

 With everyone searching for good news and ways to make 2020 better, here is an event to look forward to! 2020 is going to improve for couples who refuse to put their marriage plans on ice. On…

If you are looking to usher in the holiday spirit and tie the knot this winter, look no further! On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will be hosting Winter…