español (es) 中文 (zh) 한국어 (ko) VOTING & ELECTIONS RECORDS COUNTY CLERK NEWSROOM PUBLICATIONS JOBS CONTACT Birth Records Request Adoption/Name Changes Viewing Vital Records FAQs Viewing Vital Records by Appointment Our office records and maintains birth records in Los Angeles County since 1866. Certificates and indexes of birth records (not exempt from public inspections) may be examined at our Norwalk Headquarters. In addition to certificates, there are indexes of birth available for public inspection as follows: Births prior to 1905 and from 1964 to the present. Certificates and indexes may be examined at no charge unless an employee is requested to search and/or retrieve more than five records. Random searches of the indexes or the certificates are not allowed. An application is required for each record searched. Information sufficient to identify the requested record must be provided. You will be asked to provide identification. Public Health and Safety Guidelines All offices will follow Los Angeles County public health and safety guidelines. You will be required to wear a mask and comply with social distancing to enter our offices. Make an Appointment Appointments can be scheduled up to two (2) weeks in advance. Top Requests Current Elections Voter Registration Birth Records Marriage Licenses & Ceremonies Fictitious Business Names Marriage Records Real Estate Records Election Resources Voting Options & Information Register to Vote Vote by Mail Registration Status Find Your District/Precinct Map Books Find Your Vote Center Become an Election Worker Voting Solutions for All People About Us | Privacy Policy | User Rights | Disclaimer | Site Map | Accessibility