The office of Vital Records at the Public Health Department is responsible for registering all births and deaths that occur in Ventura County and issues certified copies of Birth, Still Birth, Death and Fetal Death certificates to authorized persons.

Specific rules define who is authorized to order official copies of certificates. Click the links below to find out who can order each type of certificate, and how to do it.

• Certificates for Births in Ventura County in 2007 or 2008
• Certificates for Still Births in Ventura County from 2003 to present
• Certificates for Fetal Deaths in Ventura County in 2008
• Certificates for Deaths in 2007 and 2008
• Certificates for Births & Deaths in Ventura County prior to 2007

For more information about certificates, click the links below.

• Iinformation regarding ordering certificates from other California Counties
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Funeral Director’s Information

Contact Information:

Chief Deputy Registrar: Lauri Plunkett
2240 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 150
Oxnard, Ca. 93036

Hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday
Phone: 805-981-5172
Fax:    805-981-5149