LA death records

This page provides quick reference information on where to obtain vital records in the city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles county.

For those who prefer walk-in service, we have listed the physical address as well as the postal address (sometimes they are the same) for the main government agencies where records of birth, death, marriage and divorce are held.
Relevant phone numbers are included so you can confirm up-to-date information about the charges for services, or if you need to clarify anything about your records search.

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Birth Records,
PO Box 53120
Los Angeles, California 90053-0120

Certificate Information.(562) 462-2137

For BIRTH, DEATH and MARRIAGE records County Clerk offices are located at:
1028 W. Avenue J2, Lancaster ph (661) 945-6446
Hrs: 830 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F

11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor LAX Courthouse
ph (310) 727-6142
Hrs: 8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m M-F

4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles
ph (323) 260-2991
Hrs: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m, M-F

12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk
ph (562) 462-2137
Hrs: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F

14340 West Sylvan Street, Van Nuys
ph (818) 376-3700 Hrs: 8:30a.m. -  4:30 p.m., M-F

Record information for DIVORCE filings is available at the Superior Court where the divorce was filed. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk does not have any divorce information or files. If the Superior Court location is not known, information can be obtained at the County Courthouse , 111 North Hill Street , Los Angeles.
ph  (213) 974-5171 or (213) 974-5192