Office of Vital Records and Statistics

Last updated 10/28/2024.

The Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS) is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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.

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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.

Send an email, or call (619) 692-5733, for more information.