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 Marriage Records
There are two types of marriage records:
- Public Marriage Record
- Confidential Marriage Record
Confidential Marriage Records
Copies of confidential marriage licenses may only be obtained by the parties to the marriage or by court order.
Informational Certified Copies are not issued for Confidential Marriage Records.
Public Marriage Record
An Authorized Certified Copy of a public marriage record is required to change your name on a driver's license, passport, social security card and other services related to an individual's identity.
Individuals permitted to receive a Public Marriage Record:
- One of the parties to the marriage or a parent or legal guardian of one of the parties
- 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 one of the parties to the marriage
- An attorney representing one of the parties to the marriage or the party's estate, or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of one of the parties to the marriage or the party's estate
Marriage Record Request Options
Informational 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.