Search Burbank Records

The Burbank residents directory compiles public records from city and county agencies in the eastern San Fernando Valley. Burbank has about 104,000 people and sits between Glendale and the city of Los Angeles. Looking up a person in Burbank means checking voter rolls, court files, property data, and city clerk records. Most of these records are held by Los Angeles County agencies, since the county manages vital records, courts, and the assessor for every city in its borders. This page lays out the main sources for searching the Burbank residents directory and what you can find at each one.

Burbank County Records

Public records for Burbank residents are held by Los Angeles County agencies. The county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles voter data and vital records for every city in the county, including Burbank. The main office is at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk. You can call (800) 815-2666 for help. The Assessor manages property files. The Superior Court stores all case records for civil, criminal, and family law matters filed across the county.

Voter registration searches cost $5 per name. Certified voter affidavits are $1.50 for your own record and $6.75 for someone else's. Voter history lookups run $6.75 per name. These fees apply to all Burbank residents whose records are stored in the county system. The county uses MyTime for booking appointments at its offices. Walk-ins are still accepted at most locations. When you search the Burbank residents directory, results may come from any of these county offices.

Burbank City Clerk Office

The Burbank City Clerk handles public records at the city level. The office is at 275 East Olive Avenue in Burbank. You can submit public records requests through the city clerk's page on the official city website. Burbank must respond within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act. A 14-day extension is possible for complex requests. Electronic records from the city are free.

The City Clerk also keeps city council meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative documents. These records can help you find Burbank residents who have been involved in public meetings, filed complaints, or done business with the city. Paper copies cost between 10 and 25 cents per page at most city offices. Business license records, campaign finance filings, and permit data are also available through the clerk's office. Certified copies cost more than standard ones.

Burbank has its own water and power utility, which maintains separate records of service accounts. The city also runs its own police and fire departments, each of which keeps records that may contain info about Burbank residents. Requests to any city department follow the same CPRA timelines.

Note: Burbank is a charter city, so it has broader authority over local records and governance than general law cities in California.

Search Burbank Court Records

The Los Angeles Superior Court serves Burbank. It is the largest trial court in the country. Civil case records are available online through the court's public access portal. You can search by name or case number. Each search has a small fee. Criminal and family law records are not online. You need to visit a courthouse for those.

Burbank residents who need court records in person can visit the Burbank Courthouse at 300 East Olive Avenue. This courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases for the Burbank area. Court records show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some include addresses and other details that help with people searches in the Burbank residents directory. The court keeps records for years, so older cases may still appear when you search by name or case number.

The California Unclaimed Property search is another way to find Burbank residents. The State Controller holds money and property that has gone unclaimed. You can search by name to see if anyone in Burbank has assets waiting to be collected.

This screenshot shows the State Controller's unclaimed property search tool. It covers all of California and can help you locate Burbank residents who have unclaimed funds or property in the state system.

Burbank Property Search

Property records are a strong way to find Burbank residents who own real estate. The Los Angeles County Assessor Portal lets you search any property in the city. Enter an address or owner name to pull up assessment data, ownership details, and property traits. The tool is free. It covers every parcel in Burbank and the rest of LA County.

The Assessor GIS Map gives you a visual way to look up Burbank properties. Click on any parcel to see the owner's name and lot details. Recording fees for new property documents follow the state schedule of $15 for the first page. Burbank has a mix of residential areas, commercial zones, and studio lots, so the property database is varied. Ownership transfers, sales data, and parcel changes get added to the county system on a regular basis.

Note: Property tax records for Burbank are also available through the LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector website.

Burbank Public Records Access

Public records in Burbank are governed by the California Public Records Act. This law applies to both city and county agencies. It requires a response within 10 calendar days. Extensions of up to 14 more days are allowed with written notice. Most records about Burbank residents are open to the public. You do not need to state a reason for your request.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain officials are protected. Court records for family law, juvenile, and mental health cases are only available at the courthouse. Voter data has its own rules under the Elections Code. Commercial use of voter info is a misdemeanor in California.

Both the city of Burbank and Los Angeles County accept records requests by mail, email, and in person. Electronic records are often free. Paper copies typically cost 10 to 25 cents per page. The speed of your request depends on how complex it is and which office holds the records you need. Simple lookups may be done on the same day. Larger requests can take the full response window.

Find Burbank People in Custody

Burbank has its own police department. Arrests made by Burbank PD may result in booking at the Burbank City Jail or transfer to the LA County jail system. The LA County Sheriff runs a free online tool to search for people in county jail. The Inmate Information Center shows booking details, bail amounts, court dates, and release info. You can also check the booking log for recent arrests across the county.

For people in state prison, use the CIRIS tool from the California Department of Corrections. That system covers all state correctional facilities and shows names, CDCR numbers, and facility locations for incarcerated individuals from Burbank and across California. The search is free and updated regularly.

Nearby Burbank Cities

These cities are near Burbank and also have residents directory pages. Each city is served by Los Angeles County public records offices.