County Records

The County of Los Angeles retains a variety of records on file that are available to the public. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, located in Norwalk, keeps major government records including:

  • Birth and death certificates and registered wills
  • Business licenses
  • Land records, deeds, and legal descriptions of property
  • Marriage, divorce, legal and probate records
  • Records of liens and civil and criminal judgements
  • Voter records

Additional Information

  • For information on birth, marriage and death records, call 562-462-2137. 
  • For real property records, call 562-462-2133. 
  • For real property document recording, call 562-462-2125. 
  • For business filings and registrations, call 562-462-2177.

Information can also be accessed through the County of Los Angeles website.