Attention: The following information is intended for the general public. If you are a funeral director and need to order Death Certificates/pay for a Burial Permit, please refer to the section labeled “General Information for Funeral Establishments Only” in the menu on the left.

The fees for certified copies are listed below, and this fee is non-refundable. If a record is not found, a Certificate of No Record will be issued.

To request in person:

• Print and complete parts 1,2, and 4 of the application. Part 3 must be completed in the presence of the Office of Vital Records Staff.
• Bring your completed application, payment, and a valid government-issued ID to our office during regular business hours.
• We accept Visa, Mastercard, checks, and cash; we do not accept $100 bills.

To request by mail:

• Indicate the number of certified copies you are purchasing.
• Include payment in the form of a personal check, postal, or bank money order made payable to Ventura County Vital Records.
• Mail orders paid by personal check are held for 14 working days.
• Include a notarized sworn statement.
• Mail the application with the appropriate fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: 

Ventura County Vital Records
2240 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 150
Oxnard, CA. 93036