> [!info] Personal working space > This is my personal working space. The final version of this page is at https://atharkhan.com/blog/how-to-request-a-birth-certificate-in-orange-county/ ## Working notes Decide whether an authorized or informational copy is needed, then use the county’s current application. An informational copy cannot establish identity. For an in-person request, complete the application before visiting and check identification requirements. For mail, follow the current signature, notarization, payment, and mailing instructions. The 2026 birth-copy fee is $34; check it again when ordering. [Official county instructions](https://www.ocrecorder.com/clerk-services/vital-records) and [mail-in forms](https://www.ocrecorder.com/forms/vital-records-forms).