Government services in Los Angeles County span an enormous area — from Downtown LA to the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Santa Clarita Valleys — and it isn’t always obvious which city hall, courthouse, or DMV office actually covers your address. This guide to government services in Los Angeles rounds up every government and public-service listing on LA Business Web, organized by service type and by region, so you can find the right office without guessing.
Government Services in Los Angeles by Type
From city halls to courts to the DMV, here is every government service in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, and the Santa Clarita Valley currently listed on LA Business Web, grouped by type.
City & County Government Headquarters
- Los Angeles City Hall — 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The seat of Los Angeles city government, housing the Mayor’s Office and City Council.
- Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration (LA County) — 500 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Headquarters of Los Angeles County government, home to the Board of Supervisors and Executive Office.
City Halls Around the County
- City of San Fernando City Hall — 117 N. Macneil Street, San Fernando, CA 91340. Municipal government for the independently incorporated City of San Fernando.
- Van Nuys City Hall (CD6 Field Office) — 14410 Sylvan Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401. A City of Los Angeles neighborhood service center and Council District 6 constituent field office.
- City of Pasadena City Hall — 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Pasadena’s seat of city government, housing the City Council and City Manager.
- City of El Monte City Hall — 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731. Home to the El Monte City Council and city departments.
- City of West Covina City Hall — 1444 W Garvey Ave S, West Covina, CA 91790. Serves the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
- City of Alhambra City Hall — 111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801. Houses Alhambra’s city administration and public service counters.
- City of Santa Clarita — City Hall — 23920 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Administrative headquarters of the City of Santa Clarita.
Police & Sheriff
- Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters — 100 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
- LAPD Van Nuys Community Police Station — 6240 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401. LAPD’s Valley Bureau station serving Van Nuys and nearby neighborhoods.
- LA County Sheriff’s Department — Santa Clarita Valley Station — 26201 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Courts
- LA County Superior Court — Stanley Mosk Courthouse — 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The main civil courthouse in Downtown LA.
- Van Nuys Courthouse East (Northwest District) — 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401. Handles civil, family law, and other cases for the Valley area.
- LA County Superior Court — Pasadena Courthouse (Northeast District) — 300 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, CA 91101. Civil, small claims, traffic, and juvenile matters for the northern San Gabriel Valley.
- LA County Superior Court — Santa Clarita Courthouse (North Valley District) — 23747 W. Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Public Libraries
- Los Angeles Public Library — Central Library — 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071. The flagship location of the LA Public Library system.
- Los Angeles Public Library — Van Nuys Branch — 6250 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91401.
- LA County Library — El Monte Library — 3224 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731.
- Santa Clarita Public Library — Old Town Newhall Branch — 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Flagship branch of the city’s own independent library system.
DMV Offices
- California DMV — Los Angeles Field Office — 3615 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Driver licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registration near Downtown LA.
- California DMV — Van Nuys Field Office — 14920 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Full-service, including driving tests.
- California DMV — El Monte Field Office — 4000 Arden Dr, El Monte, CA 91731.
- California DMV — Newhall Field Office — 24427 Newhall Ave, Newhall, CA 91321. Serves Santa Clarita Valley residents.
Building Permits, Records & County Services
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) — 201 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Issues building permits and enforces LA’s building, electrical, and safety codes.
- LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk — LAX Branch — 11701 S La Cienega Blvd, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Marriage licenses, birth/death records, property records, and voter registration.
- LA County Assessor — South El Monte (Durfee Ave.) Office — 1190 Durfee Ave., South El Monte, CA 91733. Property assessment questions, exemptions, and ownership records.
- LA County Department of Public Social Services — East Valley District Office — 7555 Van Nuys Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91405. CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and General Relief for the East San Fernando Valley.
- LA County DPSS — Santa Clarita Sub Office (Office 51) — 27233 Camp Plenty Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351.
- LA County Board of Supervisors — Fifth District, Santa Clarita Valley Field Office — 27441 Tourney Rd, Suite 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Local constituent services and county casework.
Browse Government Services in Los Angeles by Region
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