Los Angeles County
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Yes, deeds are public record in California.
Los Angeles County property records are filed by grantor name, grantee name and year of recording.
Property records maintained by this department are not accessible online.
The complete document must be purchased, segments or pages are not allowed.
Records deemed to be public cannot be masked or removed from the database, unless ordered by the Court.
Notary services are not available at our offices.
Wills are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Building records, like blueprints or permits, can be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety/Public Works. Visit their website for more information: https://www.ladbs.org/
Building Records: https://www.ladbs.org/services/check-status/online-building-records
Phone: (626) 458-5100
You will need to file a release of lien with this office. If needed, you may obtain a copy of the lien from the Records section to determine who placed the lien and then contact them to obtain a lien release to show the matter has been resolved.
A public record is a document or record placed in a government archive for future reference due to official duty or function. These records can be accessible to any person for inspection. Certain public records do not allow public access.
Please contact Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Call (800) 593-8222 or email homehelp@dcba.lacounty.gov
Yes. An order may be placed by fax, mail, online or in-person to obtain the fictitious business name statement with the Real Estate Records section. However, you must provide the filing number.