California
· Verified May 2026
How to look up court records in Los Angeles County, California
All the official portals, fees, and what's actually searchable. We don't host the records — we just tell you where to find them.
Official search portals
Civil cases
Most useful
Free to search
LA Superior Court · Online Services Case Access
Civil, family, and probate case search. Some types require a fee per search.
Open portal
Document copies: $1/page (court-stamped); $7.50/document for certified copies
Criminal records
Free to search
Criminal Case Inquiry
Felony, misdemeanor, and infraction case search.
Real estate / deeds / liens
LA County Recorder
Property records, deeds, liens, marriage, and birth records.
Open portal
Document copies: $5/page; in-person access available
Common filing fees
Civil case ≤ $50,000
$370.00
Civil case > $50,000
$450.00
Small claims
$75.00
Eviction filing
$240.00
Divorce (no children)
$435.00
Fees are publicly posted by the clerk and updated periodically. Confirm with the clerk's office before filing.
Frequently asked
- Where do I look up Los Angeles Superior Court records?
- The court's public Case Access site at lacourt.org/casesummary handles civil, family, and probate cases. Use lacourt.org/criminalcasesummary for criminal matters. Both are free to search; copies of documents carry per-page fees.
- Are LA Superior Court records public?
- Most are. Family Law and Juvenile records have restricted access; sealed cases require a court order to view.
- How do I look up a property deed in Los Angeles County?
- Use the LA County Recorder at lavote.gov. Online access is fee-based; in-person viewing at the Norwalk office is free.
Not legal advice. Portal availability and fees change.
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