Orange County Birth Records

To get a county birth record, use the form below to ask for a copy. This form, backed by public record laws, lets you get Orange County Birth Records from local offices. You can ask for new or old birth records. Fill out the form with what is needed. Then send it in. This is one way to find birth facts or other details that are not online.

If you have trouble with the form, reach out for help. If you can’t find the birth record, the right office can guide you.

Vital Records Office
County Clerk
Address: 12 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 834-2500

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Official Orange County Birth Records Resources

Agency Information	Description
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department 601 North Ross Street Santa Ana CA 92701 714 834 2500	The Clerk-Recorder’s Office maintains birth records for the county. They provide certified copies of birth certificates. Requests can be made in person or by mail. For details on obtaining a copy, visit their website.
Orange County Health Care Agency – Office of Vital Records 200 West Santa Ana Boulevard Suite 100B Santa Ana CA 92701 714 480 6700	This office registers all births in the county, including home births. They issue certified copies of birth certificates. Records are typically available about 10 days after birth. For more information, see their website.
Anaheim City Clerk’s Office 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim CA 92805 714 765 5166	The City Clerk’s Office in Anaheim can assist with birth record inquiries. They guide individuals to the appropriate county office to obtain birth certificates. Check their website for more information.
Santa Ana City Clerk’s Office 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana CA 92701 714 647 6520	Santa Ana’s City Clerk provides assistance on how to obtain birth records. They can direct individuals to the relevant county office for birth certificates. Visit their website for details.
Irvine City Clerk’s Office 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine CA 92606 949 724 6205	The City Clerk in Irvine offers information on obtaining birth records. They can refer individuals to the appropriate county office for birth certificates. See their website for more information.
Huntington Beach City Clerk’s Office 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 714 536 5227	Huntington Beach’s City Clerk assists with birth record inquiries. They guide individuals to the county office to obtain birth certificates. Check their website for information.
Garden Grove City Clerk’s Office 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove CA 92840 714 741 5040	The City Clerk in Garden Grove can help individuals locate birth records. They direct individuals to the county office for birth certificates. Visit their website for details.
Fullerton City Clerk’s Office 303 West Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton CA 92832 714 738 6350	Fullerton’s City Clerk offers assistance with birth records. They can inform individuals where in the county to obtain birth certificates. See their website for more information.
Orange City Clerk’s Office 300 East Chapman Avenue Orange CA 92866 714 744 5500	The City Clerk in Orange provides information on obtaining birth records. They refer individuals to the appropriate county office for birth certificates. Check their website for details.
Costa Mesa City Clerk’s Office 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa CA 92626 714 754 5225	Costa Mesa’s City Clerk assists with birth record requests. They guide individuals to the county office to obtain birth certificates. Visit their website for more information.