Legislative Guidelines
The County works to protect the interests that affect our services and community through legislative efforts at both the State and Federal level. Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the…
Certificates Registration Licenses
Obtain copies of your vital documents, including marriage licenses, birth certificates and death certificates. Find out more information about filing for a fictitious business name and renewing your…
Order
A Birth Certificate A Death Certificate
Earthquake Emergency
Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can save lives and significantly reduce injuries and property damage.…
Library Locations
The County of Orange operates 33 library branches. In addition to the traditional community locations, a law library is located in the Santa Ana civic center area and an outlet in the Orangewood…
Accessing the Courts
Do you need to pay a citation, participate in jury duty, respond to a subpoena, or register for traffic school? Many online services are available to help. Please select a channel from the left to…
Ensuring Your Safety and Privacy
Is the Census safe? What government agencies can access my Census information? Can U.S. Census Bureau workers share my Census information? Can my landlord, Child Protective Services, or anyone else…
Governance
The following organizational chart shows the governance structure for the 2020 Census in the County of Orange:
About the Census
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. It occurs every 10 years during years that end in zero (e.g., 2000, 2010, 2020). The count is mandated by…
Excessive Heat Emergency
Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Conditions that can induce heat-related illnesses include…