When visiting our office, face coverings are required. Services are available in person, by mail, or online.
The fees for certified copies are listed below and this fee is nonrefundable. If a record is not found, a Certificate of No Record will be issued
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM, CLOSED daily between 12-12:45PM
Order Online: You can choose to have your certificate mailed or you can pick-up in person. You can also visit the office during regular business hours to request in person.
To request in person:
- Print the application.
- Complete sections 1 & 4.
- Bring your completed application, payment and a valid government issued ID to our office during regular business hours. Please note our office does not accept bills over $20.00.
To request by mail:
- Print the application.
- Complete sections 1, 2, 4, and have section 3 notarized.
- Mail completed notarized application to our office along with a check or money order, please note all payments by check will be on hold for 14 business days.
Birth Certification Application
Death Certification Application
For credit card purchases, use our authrized vendor Permitium by clicking on the online links below:
| Certificate | Order Placement Methods | First Copy | Additional Copies |
| Birth | Online | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Death | Online | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Fetal Death | Online | $21.00 | $21.00 |
NOTE: The Ventura Office of Vital Records does accept Visa or Mastercard credit cards at our public counter.
Burial Permits: Cremated remains must be physically in California before a burial permit can be issued. Please call 805-981-5172 for instructions
If you have any questions call 805-981-5172
Please note: The Office of Vital Records in Oxnard only has records for 2022-2023 for current births, deaths and fetal deaths that occurred in Ventura County. We are however able to issue Still Birth certificates for 2003 to present.
The Office of Vital Records in Oxnard does NOT provide marriage certificates. For Birth, Death, Fetal Death and Marriage certificates for any other year including 2022 and 2023, you can visit the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder office at http://recorder.countyofventura.org/county-recorder/vital-records/
To obtain certificates for Ventura County births or deaths prior to 2020:
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 forms.
Contact:
Maria Macias
2240 E. Gonzales Road, Suite 150
Oxnard, CA 93036
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: 805-981-5172
Fax: 805-981-5149
