Old Orange County Courthouse
The landmark Old Orange County Courthouse is Southern California's oldest court building and has witnessed many events shaping present-day Orange County. From its dedication in 1901, this granite and sandstone building has been the traditional home of the County government. Today the 30,000-square-foot building has been restored to look much as it had at the turn of the last century. The building contains the Orange County History Center (which includes the Old Courthouse Museum and the Orange County Archives) as well as government offices. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark.
For information about passports, wedding ceremonies, and other records, don't hesitate to contact the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's office or call it at (714) 834-2500.
OC Parks provides tours of the Old Orange County Courthouse by appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour, please call (714) 973-6605. Self-guided tours are also available. Tours are free of charge.
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