Find Pasadena Residents

The Pasadena residents directory brings together public records from city and county agencies in the San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena has around 137,000 people and is one of the oldest and most well-known cities in Los Angeles County. Searching for someone in Pasadena means checking voter rolls, court records, property data, and files held by the city clerk. Most records are stored with Los Angeles County offices, which manage vital records, courts, and the assessor for all cities in its borders. This page walks through the main sources you can use to look up Pasadena residents.

Pasadena County Records

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

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 Pasadena residents whose records are in the county system. The county uses MyTime for booking appointments, though walk-ins are accepted too.

Note: County-level record requests cover all cities in Los Angeles County, not just Pasadena.

Pasadena City Clerk Records

The Pasadena City Clerk handles public records at the city level. The office is at 100 North Garfield Avenue in Pasadena City Hall. You can submit public records requests through the city clerk's page on the official city website. Pasadena 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 maintains city council meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative documents. These records can help you find Pasadena residents who have taken part in public meetings, filed complaints, or done business with the city. Paper copies cost between 10 and 25 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. Business license records, campaign finance filings, and permit data are also on file with the clerk's office.

Pasadena has its own police department, water and power utility, and public health department. Each of these city agencies maintains its own records that may contain information about Pasadena residents. Requests to these departments follow the same CPRA rules and timelines as the city clerk. Some agencies have their own request forms on the city website.

Note: Pasadena is a charter city, which gives it more control over local governance and record-keeping than general law cities in California.

Search Pasadena Court Records

The Los Angeles Superior Court serves Pasadena. It is the largest trial court in the nation. 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.

Pasadena residents can visit the Pasadena Courthouse at 300 East Walnut Street for local matters. This courthouse handles civil, criminal, family, and traffic cases for the area. Court records show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some include addresses and other details useful for people searches in the Pasadena residents directory. The court retains records for many years, so older cases may still appear in search results.

The California Courts public records page covers statewide court record requests that include Pasadena cases.

This screenshot shows the California Courts public records page. It explains how to request court records from any court in the state, including the Pasadena Courthouse and other Los Angeles Superior Court locations.

Pasadena Property Search

Property records are a useful way to find Pasadena 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 see assessment data, ownership details, and property traits. The tool is free and covers every parcel in Pasadena.

The Assessor GIS Map provides a visual way to look up Pasadena properties. Click on any parcel to view the owner's name and lot details. Recording fees for new property documents follow the state schedule of $15 for the first page. Pasadena has a dense mix of residential, commercial, and historic properties, so the records database for this area is large. Ownership transfers, sales records, and parcel changes are added to the county system on a rolling basis.

Pasadena Public Records Access

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

Some records are exempt. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain officials are protected by law. 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 Pasadena and Los Angeles County accept records requests by mail, email, and in person.

Electronic records are often free. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page. The speed of your request depends on how complex it is and which office holds the records. Simple requests may be filled on the same day. Larger requests can take the full 10-day window or longer if an extension is needed.

Find Pasadena People in Custody

Pasadena has its own police department. Arrests made by Pasadena PD may result in booking into the Pasadena 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. It shows names, CDCR numbers, and facility locations for incarcerated individuals from Pasadena and across California.

Note: The Pasadena City Jail is a short-term holding facility, so most inmates are transferred to county custody within 48 hours.

Nearby Pasadena Cities

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