Office of Vital Records and Statistics

Last updated 6/20/2025.


The Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS) is excited to announce its move to a new location.

As of June 23, 2025, visit OVRS at 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 170, San Diego, CA 92123.
 


OVRS is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Send an email, or call (619) 692-5733, for more information.  

Information about the San Diego Office of Vital Records and Statistics.

About Us
Information about how to request a birth certificate in-person, online, and/or by mail.

Birth Certificates
Information about how to request a death certificate in-person, online, and/or by mail.

Death Certificates
Information about how to request a burial permit in-person or by mail.

Burial Permits
Information about how to get the State Medical Marijuana Identification Card.

Medical Marijuana Identification Card
Information about bringing dogs into California.

CA Entrance Requirements for Dogs

About the Office of Vital Records and Statistics

By law, OVRS reviews and registers birth, death, and fetal death records in San Diego. Records are then sent to the San Diego Recorder/Assessor/County Clerk.

  • Records are maintained for the current and prior years.
  • Burial permits are maintained for one (1) year.
  • Medical, and some non-medical, information are coded for statistical reasons. This coding allows agencies to assess health needs and trends and carry out research.

 

For more information, call the Office of Vital Records at (619) 692-5733 or send an email.