Birth and Death Certificate Registration
The Ventura County Office of Vital Records registers all births and deaths in Ventura County and issues certificates of Birth, Still Birth, Death and Fetal Death. Please note, Our office only has records for Ventura County births, deaths and fetal deaths for 2012 - 2013 and still birth records for 2003 - present.
Ordering and Fees for Birth or Death Records in Ventura County for 2012-2013
Click these links to order official copies of certificates for 2012-13 and to find out who is authorized to order them.
Records for births or deaths prior to 2012
Ventura County Recorder's Office
Hall of Administration, Main Plaza
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009-1260
Birth and Death Certificates from Outside Ventura County
To Register Out-of-Hospital Births
Go to Out-of-Hospital Birth Registration for instructions and to download the form.
Information for Funeral Directors
Funeral Directors should visit our Funeral Director’s Information page to keep up-to-date on current issues.
Contact:
Lauri Plunkett, Chief Deputy Registrar
2240 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 150
Oxnard, CA 93036
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
Phone: 805-981-5172
Fax: 805-981-5149