No-Cost Records Offered for Those Impacted by Fires
Vital Records
Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request vital records (i.e., birth, death, marriage) at no cost to support their recovery efforts. Anyone needing vital records should call (888) 985-9913.
Residents can also either (1) visit our office and sign an affidavit or (2) call or email our office and ask for an affidavit form by mail, which must signed, notarized, and returned to us by mail.
All RR/CC locations (except Beverly Hills Branch) offer these services. For a list of locations, click .
Property Records
Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request property at no cost to support their recovery efforts. Anyone needing property records should call us at (800) 201-8999, option 3, or email for assistance.
Residents may either (1) visit our office and sign an affidavit or (2) call or email our office and ask for an affidavit form by mail, which must be signed and returned to us by mail.
These services are only available at the LAX, Van Nuys, Lancaster, and Norwalk offices. For a list of locations, click .
Who Can Obtain a Death Certificate Copy
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 103526 only specific individuals are allowed to receive an authorized certified copy of a death record.
An authorized certified copy of a death record may be required to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and obtain other services related to an individual's identity.
Individuals Permitted to Receive an Authorized Certified Copy
- A parent or legal guardian of the registrant
- A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the registrant
- An attorney representing the registrant or the registrant’s estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant estate
- Any funeral director or agent/employee of a funeral establishment acting within the scope of their employment who orders certified copies of a death on behalf of any individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code
- Any individual specified in paragraphs (1) to (8) inclusive of subdivision (a) of Health & Safety Code 7100
Informational Certified Copies
Those who are not authorized or do not wish to submit the notarized Certificate of Identity may receive an Informational Certified Copy.
Informational Certified Copies have the words "INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY," imprinted across the face of the copy.
Death Record Request Options