Torrance People Directory

The Torrance residents directory gives you access to public records from city and county sources in this South Bay city. Torrance has about 145,000 residents and sits in Los Angeles County. People searches here pull from voter rolls, court case files, property ownership records, and city clerk data. Los Angeles County handles the bulk of public records that cover Torrance residents, but the city also keeps its own files. This page covers every local source available for finding people in Torrance through the California residents directory.

Torrance County Records

Public records for Torrance residents are stored with Los Angeles County. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 12400 Imperial Highway in Norwalk manages voter data, vital records, and marriage certificates. You can reach them at (800) 815-2666. Voter registration lookups run $5 per name. Certified voter affidavits cost $1.50 for your own record and $6.75 for someone else's.

All county-level databases cover Torrance. The Assessor tracks property ownership. The Superior Court stores case records. The Sheriff provides inmate search tools. When you look up someone in the Torrance residents directory, results may come from any of these county-managed sources. The county system serves all cities within Los Angeles County boundaries.

Note: Most Torrance residents have records in multiple county databases, so searching more than one source increases your chances of finding someone.

Torrance City Clerk Search

Torrance handles city-level public records through its City Clerk office. You can submit requests through the GovQA records request portal. The phone number is (310) 328-5310. The California Public Records Act gives the city 10 days to respond. Extensions of up to 14 days are possible for complex requests.

The GovQA system lets you file a request and track its status online. The City Clerk manages business licenses, meeting minutes, city ordinances, and other official documents for Torrance. These records can show Torrance residents who hold permits, run businesses, or appear in city government files. Electronic records sent through the portal are usually free.

Paper copies have fees that vary by document type. Most cost between 10 and 25 cents per page. Certified copies are more expensive. Visit or call during business hours to ask about specific fees for the records you need in Torrance.

Torrance Court Records Search

The Los Angeles Superior Court handles all court records for Torrance. The Torrance courthouse processes local cases, but the records system is part of the larger countywide network. Civil case files are available online through the court's public access portal. Search by name or case number to find Torrance residents who have been parties in civil litigation.

Criminal records and family law files are not online. You need to go to the courthouse to view them. Court records cover divorces, lawsuits, name changes, probate cases, and traffic matters. They show names, dates, case types, and outcomes. Some records include addresses that are useful for finding Torrance residents through the directory.

The state Controller's unclaimed property search is another way to find Torrance residents. People with unclaimed funds show up in this database with their name and last known city.

Torrance Property Records

Finding Torrance residents through property records is straightforward. The Los Angeles County Assessor Portal lets you search any parcel in Torrance by address or owner name. Results display ownership details, assessed values, and property descriptions. The tool is free and does not need an account. Every residential and commercial property in Torrance has a record on file.

Property ownership data is one of the most reliable ways to confirm where someone lives. When a home sells, the county updates the ownership record. Recording fees start at $15 for the first page. Torrance has a large number of single-family homes, making property records especially useful for people searches in this area of the South Bay.

Torrance Custody Searches

The Inmate Information Center from the LA County Sheriff lets you search for Torrance residents in county jail. It is free. Results show booking details, bail, and court dates. The tool covers all of Los Angeles County.

State prison searches use the CIRIS system from the California Department of Corrections. It covers every state facility. You can search by name to find Torrance residents who are serving time in a state correctional institution. Both search tools are available around the clock and cost nothing to use.

Note: The Torrance Police Department handles local arrests, but custody records are managed at the county level through the Sheriff's system.

Torrance Records Access Rules

Public records in Torrance follow the California Public Records Act. The law covers city and county agencies alike. Responses must come within 10 calendar days. A 14-day extension is allowed with written notice. You do not need to state a reason for your request, and Torrance agencies cannot ask why you want the records.

Exempt records include personnel files, medical data, and addresses of certain officials. Family court, juvenile, and mental health case files are restricted to courthouse viewing only. Voter data has separate rules under the Elections Code. Both the city of Torrance and Los Angeles County accept requests by mail, email, portal, or in person. Electronic records are typically free, while paper copies run 10 to 25 cents per page.

Nearby Torrance Cities

These cities are near Torrance and have their own residents directory pages. All fall within Los Angeles County.