Find Los Angeles County Residents

Los Angeles County is the most populous county in California and the entire nation. Over 10 million people call it home. That means a massive volume of public records tied to Los Angeles County residents. The residents directory for this county pulls from voter rolls, court case files, property records, and inmate databases kept by local agencies. You can search many of these systems online for free. Some need a small fee or a trip to a county office in person. This page covers the main sources for finding people in Los Angeles County and how to use each one.

Los Angeles County Voter Records

The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk keeps voter registration data for millions of residents. This office is at 12400 Imperial Highway, Room 2013, in Norwalk. You can request voter records in person by filling out a form at that location. A search of the voter registration file costs $5 per name. Certified copies of your own voter affidavit cost $1.50. For other people's records, each certified copy is $6.75. Voter history searches cost $6.75 per name. These records show a resident's name, address, party preference, and voting history in Los Angeles County. You can reach the office at (800) 815-2666, option 4, for more details on how to request records.

The county uses the MyTime booking system for appointments. Walk-ins are also accepted during regular office hours. You must have a stated purpose when you request voter data in Los Angeles County. California law limits who can access voter files and for what reasons. Election, journalistic, scholarly, and political uses are allowed. Commercial use is not.

The California Secretary of State also provides statewide voter data that includes Los Angeles County residents.

The statewide voter file from the Secretary of State includes all registered voters in Los Angeles County. Fees start at $100 for the full file.

Search LA County Court Records

The Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest trial court in the country. It handles civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases for all Los Angeles County residents. You can search civil case records online through the court's public access portal. Each online search incurs a public access fee. The court charges this to cover the cost of providing electronic records. Documents from criminal or family law cases are not available through the online portal. You would need to visit a courthouse to access those files in Los Angeles County.

The California Courts public records page has information about statewide record requests that also cover Los Angeles County.

This statewide portal explains how to request court records from any California county, including Los Angeles. Copies cost 10 cents per page from the Judicial Council.

Note: Contact OnlineServices@lacourt.org if you have questions about electronic court record access in Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles Property Records

The Los Angeles County Assessor maintains property records for every parcel in the county. You can search these records through the Assessor Public Portal online. The portal shows assessed values, ownership details, and property characteristics. It is free to use and does not require an account. This is a useful tool for finding Los Angeles County residents who own property, since ownership records are tied to names and addresses.

The county also has a GIS mapping tool at maps.assessor.lacounty.gov that lets you view property data on a map. You can click on any parcel to see the owner's name and assessment details. Recording fees for property documents in Los Angeles County follow the state schedule. The first page costs $15 to record. Each extra page is $4.

Property records in Los Angeles County go back decades. For older documents, you may need to visit the County Recorder office in person. Staff can help you search indexes and pull copies of deeds, liens, and other recorded documents tied to Los Angeles County residents.

LA County Inmate Lookup

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department runs an online inmate search tool. The Inmate Information Center lets you look up people currently in custody. Results show booking details, arrest info, bail amount, housing location, court dates, and release dates. The search is free. You can also check the daily booking log to see recent arrests in Los Angeles County. Both tools are available around the clock from any device.

These databases help you find Los Angeles County residents who are in the county jail system. For people in state prison rather than county jail, use the statewide CIRIS tool from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation instead. That tool covers all state facilities, not just Los Angeles County.

Public Records in Los Angeles County

All public records in Los Angeles County fall under the California Public Records Act. This law requires agencies to respond to record requests within 10 calendar days. They can ask for a 14-day extension when needed. Los Angeles County agencies must make records available during regular office hours. You can submit requests by mail, email, or in person at most county offices.

Los Angeles County has separate offices that handle different types of records for residents. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk manages voter data and vital records. The Assessor handles property records. The Superior Court manages case files. The Sheriff's Department keeps custody and booking records. Each office has its own process for record requests. Fees also vary by office and record type.

Electronic records from many Los Angeles County agencies are free. Paper copies usually cost between 10 cents and $1 per page depending on the office. Certified copies cost more. For court documents in Los Angeles County, expect to pay standard fees set by the state.

Most records about Los Angeles County residents are open to the public. Exceptions include sealed court records, confidential voter data, juvenile cases, and family law files that are only available at the courthouse.

Note: Los Angeles County agencies may charge fees for records that take a long time to compile, but they cannot charge for the search time itself under California law.

Los Angeles County Cities Directory

Los Angeles County has dozens of cities. The ones below are the largest and each has its own city clerk and public records office. Select a city to find residents directory resources specific to that area. All of these cities file records through Los Angeles County agencies.

Nearby California Counties

These counties border Los Angeles County or are close by. Each has its own residents directory resources for finding people in that part of California.