Laguna Hills branch marks 20 years: services and hours

On June 17, 2026, the Orange County Clerk-Recorder marked 20 years of service at its Laguna Hills Branch Office. The branch sits inside the Laguna Hills Civic Center and serves South County residents along with customers from across Orange County.

Services at the branch

The department lists these services at Laguna Hills:

• Marriage licenses, civil marriage ceremonies and renewal of vows
• Passport services and passport photos
• Birth, death and marriage records
• Fictitious business name filings
• Official record copies

Hours

The branch is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except County holidays. The department also holds Special Saturday Openings during the year and posts those dates on its website.

Ceremony options

Appointments are preferred for marriage services, though walk-ins are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Couples can choose an indoor civil ceremony in the branch ceremony room, an outdoor ceremony on request when staffing, weather and location allow, a renewal of vows, or a live-streamed ceremony for guests who cannot attend.

What visitors should do

Book an appointment if you can, especially for a wedding. The department asks the public to rely on its official website for current details, since information from third parties such as vendors or social media posts may be out of date or inaccurate.