No-Cost Records Offered for Those Impacted by Fires

Vital Records

Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request property and vital records (i.e., birth, death, marriage) at no cost to support their recovery efforts. Anyone in need of vital records should call us at 800-201-8999 and select Option 1, followed by Option 2, or email RRCCFireAssistance@rrcc.lacounty.gov 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 signed, notarized, and returned to us by mail.

These services are offered at all RR/CC locations (except Beverly Hills Branch). For a list of locations click here.

Property Records

Los Angeles County residents directly impacted by fires can request property at no cost to support their recovery efforts. Anyone in need of vital records should call us at 800-201-8999 and select Option 1, followed by Option 2, or email RRCCFireAssistance@rrcc.lacounty.gov 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 signed, and returned to us by mail.

These services are only available at LAX, Van Nuys, Lancaster, and Norwalk office. For a list of locations click here.

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