Lancaster Records Directory

The Lancaster residents directory draws on public records from both city and county offices in the Antelope Valley. Lancaster has more than 167,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in northern Los Angeles County. Searching for a person here means checking voter rolls, court files, property data, and city clerk records. Most records sit with Los Angeles County agencies since the county runs vital records, courts, and the assessor's office for all cities in its area. This page covers the main sources you can use to search for Lancaster residents and how to get public records from each office.

Lancaster County Records

Public records for Lancaster residents are kept by Los Angeles County agencies. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles voter data and vital records for every city in the county, including Lancaster. The main office is at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk. You can call (800) 815-2666 for help. The Assessor keeps property files. The Superior Court stores all case records for civil, criminal, and family law matters filed in the county. When you search the Lancaster residents directory, results may come from any of these county offices.

Voter registration searches cost $5 per name. Certified voter affidavits run $1.50 for your own record and $6.75 for someone else's. Voter history lookups are $6.75 per name. These fees apply to all Lancaster residents whose records are stored in the county system. The county uses the MyTime booking system for appointments at its offices, though walk-ins are still accepted at most locations.

Note: County record requests cover all cities in Los Angeles County, not just Lancaster.

Lancaster City Clerk Records

The Lancaster City Clerk handles public records at the city level. The office is at 44933 Fern Avenue in Lancaster. You can submit public records requests through the city clerk's page on the official city site. Lancaster 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. Paper copies cost between 10 and 25 cents per page. The City Clerk also keeps city council meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative documents. These records can help you find Lancaster residents who have been involved in public meetings or done business with the city. Business license records, campaign finance filings, and permit data are also available through the clerk's office. Certified copies cost more than standard ones.

Lancaster covers a large area in the western Antelope Valley. All addresses within city limits fall under the Lancaster city clerk for local records. The clerk's office is open on weekdays during normal business hours. Phone requests are also accepted for simple lookups.

Search Lancaster Court Records

The Los Angeles Superior Court serves Lancaster. 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 files.

Lancaster residents can visit the Lancaster Courthouse at 43145 Division Street for local case matters. This courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases for the Antelope Valley area. For some case types, you may need to go to a different Los Angeles County courthouse. Court records show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some include addresses and other details that help with people searches in the Lancaster residents directory. The court keeps records for years, so older cases may also appear in search results.

The CDCR Inmate Locator lets you check if someone from Lancaster is in state prison. This tool is free to use. It shows names, CDCR numbers, and facility locations.

This screenshot shows the CDCR inmate search tool. It covers all state correctional facilities and can help you find Lancaster residents who are currently incarcerated in the California prison system.

Lancaster Property Search

Property records are a strong way to find Lancaster 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 Lancaster and the rest of LA County.

The Assessor GIS Map gives you a visual way to look up Lancaster 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. Lancaster has grown fast in recent years, which means the property records database for this area gets regular updates with new ownership transfers, sales data, and parcel changes. Homeowners and renters both generate records that appear in county files, though ownership records are the easiest to search by name.

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

Lancaster Public Records Access

Public records in Lancaster 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 Lancaster residents are open to the public. You do not need to state a reason for your request.

Some records are exempt. 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 Lancaster 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.

Find Lancaster People in Custody

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement for many parts of LA County. Lancaster has its own station. The department 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. Both tools cover Lancaster and the rest of LA County.

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

Note: The LA County Sheriff's inmate search only shows people currently in custody, not past bookings.

Nearby Lancaster Cities

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