Los Angeles People Search

Los Angeles residents directory searches draw from a deep pool of public records. The city of Los Angeles is the second largest in the nation with nearly 4 million people. Finding someone here means tapping into voter rolls, court records, property files, and city clerk data. Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles County, which handles most of the records for residents in this area. You can search many of these databases online. Others need a visit to a county or city office. This page covers the local sources you can use to find people in Los Angeles through the California residents directory.

Los Angeles County Records Access

Public records for Los Angeles residents are managed by Los Angeles County agencies. The county Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles voter data and vital records. The Assessor manages property files. The Superior Court keeps all case records for civil, criminal, and family law matters in Los Angeles. When you search the residents directory for someone in Los Angeles, results may come from any of these county-level sources. The county office is at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk. You can call (800) 815-2666 for help with record requests.

Voter registration file searches cost $5 per name at the county level. 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 Los Angeles residents whose records are stored in the county system.

Note: County-level record requests may also cover other cities in Los Angeles County besides the city of Los Angeles itself.

Los Angeles City Clerk Records

The Los Angeles City Clerk's Office handles public records at the city level. The office is at 200 North Spring Street, Room 360, in downtown Los Angeles. You can submit public records requests through the city's online portal at clerk.lacity.gov. The city must respond to your request within 10 calendar days under the California Public Records Act. A 14-day extension is possible if the request is complex. Electronic records from the city are free of charge when provided through the portal. The city uses a Council File Management System to track legislative records, meeting minutes, and other official documents tied to Los Angeles city government.

Paper copies have standard fees. Most cost between 10 and 25 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. The City Clerk also handles business license records, campaign finance filings, and other city-level documents. These records can help you find Los Angeles residents who hold city permits or run businesses in the area. The office operates during regular business hours on weekdays.

Search Court Records in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest trial court in the United States. It serves all of Los Angeles County, including the city of Los Angeles. 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 to cover the cost of electronic access. Criminal and family law records are not available online. You need to visit a courthouse in person for those types of files.

The court system generates records for divorces, name changes, lawsuits, criminal cases, traffic violations, and probate matters. All of these can help you find Los Angeles residents in the directory. Case records show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some records include addresses and other personal details that make them useful for people searches in Los Angeles.

The California Courts public records page covers statewide requests that include Los Angeles court records.

This page explains how to request records from any California court. Copies cost 10 cents per page. Processing takes about 10 days for most requests.

Los Angeles Property Directory

Property records are a solid way to find Los Angeles residents who own real estate. The Los Angeles County Assessor Portal lets you search for any property in the city. Enter an address or owner name to pull up assessment data, ownership details, and property characteristics. The tool is free and works without an account. It covers every parcel in Los Angeles and the rest of the county. Property records show who owns a home or building, which is useful when you are trying to find someone through the residents directory.

The Assessor GIS Map gives you a visual way to look up properties. Click on any parcel in Los Angeles to see the owner's name. Recording fees for new property documents follow the state schedule of $15 for the first page.

Find Los Angeles Residents in Custody

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's 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 the city of Los Angeles and the rest of the county. They are free to use and available at any time.

For people in state prison instead of county jail, use the CIRIS tool from the California Department of Corrections. That system covers all state correctional facilities. It shows names, CDCR numbers, facility locations, and parole hearing dates for incarcerated individuals from Los Angeles and across California.

Note: Victim services are available through the Sheriff's Department for people who need to track someone's custody status in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Public Records Laws

Public records in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles residents are open to the public. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Agencies cannot ask why you want the records.

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

The city of Los Angeles and the county both accept records requests by mail, email, and in person. Electronic records are often free. Paper copies typically cost 10 to 25 cents per page depending on the agency that holds them in Los Angeles.

Nearby Los Angeles Cities

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