Glendale Residents Search

The Glendale residents directory draws from a range of public records held at the city and county level. Glendale sits in Los Angeles County and has a population of around 196,000 people. Finding someone here means checking voter rolls, court filings, property ownership data, and city clerk files. Los Angeles County manages the bulk of records for Glendale residents through its Registrar-Recorder, Superior Court, and Assessor offices. The Glendale City Clerk holds local records too. This page lays out each source you can use to search for people in Glendale through the California residents directory.

Glendale County Records Access

Records for Glendale residents are managed by Los Angeles County agencies. The county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk keeps voter data, vital records, and marriage files. Their office is at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Call (800) 815-2666 to ask about any record request. Voter registration lookups cost $5 per name at the county level.

Because Glendale is part of Los Angeles County, all county databases cover Glendale residents automatically. The county Assessor tracks property ownership. The Superior Court maintains case records for civil, criminal, and family law matters. The Sheriff runs an inmate lookup tool. Each of these sources can help you find a Glendale resident through the directory when you search by name.

Glendale City Clerk Records

The Glendale City Clerk processes public records requests at the city level. You can submit a request through the city's public records request page. The phone number is (818) 548-4000. The city must respond within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act, with a possible 14-day extension for complex requests.

Copy fees in Glendale are $0.10 per page. That is on the low end compared to other cities. Office hours run Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The City Clerk handles business licenses, council meeting minutes, campaign finance filings, and other documents tied to Glendale city government. These records can show Glendale residents who hold permits or have business ties in the city.

Electronic records are often free when the city sends them by email. Paper copies at $0.10 per page keep costs low for larger requests. Certified copies cost more and take longer to process.

Note: Glendale's compressed Friday schedule means the office closes earlier than on other days, so plan visits accordingly.

Search Glendale Court Records

Court records for Glendale go through the Los Angeles Superior Court system. The Glendale courthouse handles local cases, but all records are part of the countywide system. Civil case records are searchable online at the LA Superior Court public access portal. You can look up Glendale residents by name or case number. A small fee applies to each search.

Criminal and family law records are not available online. You must visit the courthouse to view those files. Case records include names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some records list addresses and other personal details useful for finding people in Glendale. The court system covers divorces, lawsuits, name changes, probate matters, and traffic violations across Los Angeles County.

The California Courts public records page covers requests from any California court, including those serving Glendale.

The Secretary of State voter registration file is another way to look up Glendale residents. It includes names, party affiliation, and voting history for registered voters.

Glendale Property Directory

Property records help you find Glendale residents who own real estate. The Los Angeles County Assessor Portal lets you search by address or owner name. Results show ownership details, assessed values, and property characteristics for every parcel in Glendale. The tool is free. No account is needed.

Glendale has a mix of residential neighborhoods with single-family homes, condos, and apartment buildings. Every property has an ownership record on file with the county. These records are public and updated as properties change hands. Recording fees for new documents start at $15 for the first page under the state schedule. Property records are among the most reliable ways to confirm where a Glendale resident lives.

Find Glendale People in Custody

The Inmate Information Center run by the Los Angeles County Sheriff lets you search for people in county jail. It shows booking details, bail amounts, and court dates. The tool is free and covers all of Los Angeles County, including Glendale. Search by name to check if a Glendale resident is currently in custody.

State prison searches use the CIRIS tool from the California Department of Corrections. That system covers all state correctional facilities across California. It shows names, CDCR numbers, and facility locations for incarcerated people from Glendale and other cities.

Note: Booking data is updated frequently but may not reflect very recent arrests or releases for Glendale residents.

Glendale Records Access Laws

The California Public Records Act governs access to public records in Glendale. The law applies to city and county agencies. Responses are due within 10 calendar days. A 14-day extension is allowed with written notice. You do not need to state a reason for requesting records. Glendale agencies cannot ask why you want the information.

Some records are exempt. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain officials are protected. Court records for family, juvenile, and mental health cases are restricted to courthouse access only. Voter data follows the Elections Code, and commercial use of voter info is a misdemeanor in California. Both the city of Glendale and Los Angeles County accept requests by mail, email, online portal, and in person.

Nearby Glendale Cities

These cities are close to Glendale and have their own residents directory pages. All are served by Los Angeles County records offices.