Los Angeles County Birth Records
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Los Angeles County Birth Records (1905-1995)
CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free access to Los Angeles County birth records from 1905 to 1995. Search by name to find birth dates, parents' names, and county of birth — completely free, no registration required.
What You'll Find in Los Angeles County Birth Records
Each birth record in our Los Angeles County database includes:
— Full name (first, middle, last)
— Date of birth
— Sex
— Mother's maiden name
— County of birth (Los Angeles County)
The California Birth Index does not include time of birth, hospital name, or parents' first names. For those details, you'll need a certified birth certificate (see below).
How to Search Los Angeles County Birth Records
Use the search bar at the top of any page to find Los Angeles County birth records by first and last name. You can also search by parents' names to find siblings or children born to specific parents in Los Angeles County.
About Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is California's most populous county and one of the original 27 counties created when California became a state in 1850. Throughout the 20th century, the county experienced extraordinary growth — from about 170,000 residents in 1900 to over 9 million by 1990. This population boom means Los Angeles County accounts for a substantial portion of all California birth records in our database.
How to Get a Certified Los Angeles County Birth Certificate
While CaliforniaBirthIndex.org provides free index information, you'll need a certified birth certificate for official purposes like passports, driver's licenses, or proving identity.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
— Address: 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650
— Phone: (800) 201-8999
— Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
— Website: Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Fee: $31 per certified copy. As of January 1, 2026 (AB 64 $2 increase)
Ways to Order
In Person: Visit the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650. Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Most in-person requests are processed the same day or within a few business days.
By Mail: Send a completed application with payment (check or money order) to: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, P.O. Box 53120, Los Angeles, CA 90053. Allow 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery.
Through the State: You can also order from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for $31 per copy. See our guide: How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate.
Recent Births
For births within the last year, contact the LA County Department of Public Health at (213) 240-7812.
Los Angeles County Specifics
Los Angeles County has its own online vital records ordering system separate from VitalChek, available at apps.lavote.net/BDM. The county also offers a mobile unit that visits different locations — check the county website for the current schedule. Note that a $1.75 service fee applies to all credit/debit card payments.
Authorized vs. Informational Copies
Los Angeles County issues two types of certified birth certificates:
— Authorized copy: Can be used to establish identity (for passports, driver's licenses, etc.). Only available to the person named on the certificate, their parents, legal guardians, or other authorized individuals.
— Informational copy: Marked "Informational, Not a Valid Document to Establish Identity." Available to anyone but cannot be used for identification purposes.
What If I Can't Find a Record?
If you can't find a Los Angeles County birth record in our database, consider:
— Trying alternate name spellings or maiden names
— The birth may have occurred in a neighboring county
— Pre-1905 births are not included in the California Birth Index
— Contact the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk directly at (800) 201-8999
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