County Clerk and Recorder
800 S. Victoria Ave. Location # 1260, Ventura, California, 93009
Contact & location
- Address
- 800 S. Victoria Ave. Location # 1260, Ventura, California, 93009
- Mail-in address
- County Clerk and Recorder800 S. Victoria Ave. Location # 1260, Ventura, California, 93009
- Records for
- Ventura County, California
- Phone
- (805) 654-2295
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues California state records
Ventura 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 $29.00 — $2.00 less than the California fee.
See full California requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Fridays | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Closed: 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $29.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 County Clerk and 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 Ventura. 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
★★★★★4.1 (18)- ★★★★★Mackenzie EmiGoogle
Every person I spoke with was so friendly and helpful but I need to give a huge shout out to Bridget. I had an issue with my pastor not filling in forms or sending forms correctly and she was with me every step of the way to correct the problems and resent documents and went above and beyond for me. 5 stars all the way! And thankfully I can say I am now legally married haha
- ★★★★★JenGoogle
I had to call the office to see about requesting a copy of my birth certificate .the staff was extremely friendly and informative . made it a lot easier for my daughter to go in and get a copy of my birth certificate for me.
- ★★★★★Stephanye DelgadoGoogle
It was a very easy process from making the appointment online to getting my documents from the Vital records office. Very fast and the lady who helped me was kind and helpful.
- ★★★★★Nancy B.Google
I needed a death certificate for a probate and I decided not to go with the third party and try directly with the government office. The way the application on the website was set up made applying simple. I had no idea it would be this quick! Michelle Ascencion must be on top of her game. No need for a third-party helper on this one.
- ★★★★★Liana KeivanfarGoogle
Incredibly rude and irresponsible staff. My fiance and I came here to get our marriage license and were given the wrong documents which messed up our ceremony process. Now we have to pay twice and take the day off work again. I recommend going elsewhere for your documents to avoid errors and to deal with kinder people.