How to Search Los Angeles County Records (Start Here)
LA County runs the largest Superior Court system in the United States — over 40 courthouses. The court, the Assessor, and the Registrar-Recorder are three with three separate search systems.
- lacourt.org. Use "Access a Case" to search by case number or party name. Covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims. The online search runs 24/7 except Friday maintenance after 11 PM.
- LA County Assessor at assessor.lacounty.gov. Property search returns assessed value, tax class, and parcel details.
- The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at lavote.gov — Real estate records go back to 1850.
- No free statewide criminal search in California. Live Scan fingerprint check through the CA DOJ is the only comprehensive option.
In most California counties, the Assessor and Recorder are the same office. In LA County, they are not. Search both if you need property ownership and document history.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Los Angeles County Superior Court
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LA County Superior Court Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Family Law, Appellate, Probate and Traffic case records, case summaries, court calendars, and document images. Some services charge a fee and require registration.
Court | Civil Case Documents
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Download LA Superior Court General Jurisdiction Civil case documents. Requires registration.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessor GIS
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Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor property record search and interactive GIS maps.
Property | Tax Roll
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Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector tax bill payments and payment histories.
Permits
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View and download case and hearing information from the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. Search by case type or search the archives.
GIS Maps
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Use this Geographic Information System from Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning to view various interactive maps.
Business, Voter & Other
Fictitious Business Name Filings
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Los Angeles County fictitious business name filings. Gives name taken, document number, and date filed.
Animal Shelters
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Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control directory of animal shelters.
Los Angeles County Official Site
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Use this official page for Los Angeles County, CA to find more about government departments, commissions, agencies, services, programs, officials, announcements, etc.
Beaches
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It is all about beaches in L.A. Our favorites? Nicholas Canyon and El Matador.
Coroner | Unidentified Persons
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Los Angeles County Coroner index of unidentified persons by case number, gender, race, and date last seen.
Child Abductions | Missing Children
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Office's list of missing children abducted in Los Angeles County.
Checks | Lost and Stolen
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Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller search for lost, missing, and stolen checks.
Polling Places
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Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder lookup for polling places.
Restaurant Inspections
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Los Angeles County Environmental Health food facility inspection results and facility closures.
Business Licenses
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Los Angeles County Treasurer/Tax Collector's office business license records.
Voters
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Check the status of your Los Angeles County voter registration.
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