Orange County Clerk-Recorder
601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, California, 92701
Contact & location
- Address
- 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, California, 92701
- Mail-in address
- OC Clerk-Recorder ATTN: Vitals RecordsP.O. BOX 238, Santa Ana, California, 92702
- Records for
- Orange County, California
- Phone
- (714) 834-2500
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Orange County follows California’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $31.00
- California birth certificate fee
- 5–7 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 39,431,263
- California population
This office charges $32.00 — $1.00 more than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $32.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $24.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00 | 5–7 weeksCalifornia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Santa Ana. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.4 (132)- ★★★★★Kevin GeorgeGoogle
Excellent customer service ! EVERYBODY working there was super nice …I’m happy the City encourages great managers working w everyone 2 enjoy their job…Ez access from parking lot …new building…very efficient… Joseph went above & beyond 2 help as did Trinity & Sandra …& shout out the asst clerks Daniel & especially Faith …👏
- ★★★★★Alexander OlsonGoogle
Went in at 8AM on a Tuesday to get a certified copy of my birth certificate and was out in about 15 minutes. The check in process was quick and easy and I was helped within a few minutes. It was simple and efficient. They suggest filling out the online application for records as that speeds things up a bit; however, they also have many computers there to fill out the application.
- ★★★★★Lanyi CGoogle
Love the new place, and I'm sure it will be much better after all the nearby construction are done. Parking used to be a challenge,when I used their Ross street address as destination. I was like where is the parking? This time I used the public parking garage on Santa Ana street from Google map is much easier. The white building was right cross of the street on the left hand side. Basically, you are walking into the office from the back of the building through the "delivery " zone. I've been there twice, and seems fine for us to walk around the area. Grab a ticket when you drive through, the charges are $1 per 15 mins, up to $20. Seems expensive, but only took me 20 mins to finish recording a document which includes walking to/from my car. Sweet! The new place is clean friendly, convenient, and comfortable and have public restrictions , drinking fountain on your right when you walk in. I do not need an appointment for recording records, but never knew the fee was a killer $88 . LOL. Consider the time I've been saved, it's worth it. Keep up the good work, thank you.
- ★★★★★Aaron CunninghamGoogle
I had a fantastic experience at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office on 601 N. Ross Street. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and efficient. I visited to record a property document, and the process was seamless—clear instructions, minimal wait time, and a well-organized office. The team answered all my questions patiently and made sure everything was handled correctly. I also appreciated the clean and comfortable waiting area. Highly recommend their services for anyone needing vital records or property recordings!
- ★★★★★kimberlyGoogle
Genuinely the nicest staff ever, super fast process too. Went there for a birth certificate, I was probably out in under 10 minutes. Def recommend!