Los Angeles County Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Los Angeles County are maintained by the Superior Court at 111 North Hill Street in Los Angeles. The court serves the largest population of any California county including major cities like Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Pasadena, and many others. You can search for case information online or call (213) 830-0803 for general inquiries. The Family Law division can be reached at (213) 633-6363. Archives for older records are located at 222 North Hill Street. Note that the County Clerk does not maintain dissolution records. All dissolutions are handled by the Superior Court. Most dissolution records are public documents accessible through online case searches or in-person requests.

Los Angeles Superior Court Contact

The main courthouse is at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Call (213) 830-0803 for general information or (213) 633-6363 for family law. Archives are at 222 North Hill Street. Visit the case access portal at www.lacourt.org/casesummary/ui/ to search for cases online.

The online portal displays case information for public access. Search by party name or case number. The system shows filing dates, case status, and upcoming hearings. Los Angeles County handles more dissolution cases than any other California county. Multiple courthouse locations serve different districts throughout the county.

Fees for Records

Certified copies cost $15 for the first few pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Search fees of $15 apply if staff spend over 10 minutes. Provide the case number to avoid fees. The court accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Mail requests need a check to Superior Court of California. Include a stamped envelope. Processing takes two to four weeks or longer due to high volume.

Filing Process

You must live in California for six months and Los Angeles County for three months before filing. The filing fee is around $435 to $450. Request a fee waiver if you cannot pay. California uses no-fault dissolution. File based on irreconcilable differences. Serve papers using a process server. File Proof of Service. Wait six months from service before finalization. Los Angeles County processes thousands of dissolution cases each year. Court calendars can be busy, so expect longer wait times for hearings compared to smaller counties.

Major Cities in Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County includes many large cities. Major cities with populations over 100,000 include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Pomona, Torrance, Pasadena, Lancaster, Palmdale, Downey, West Covina, El Monte, Burbank, Inglewood, and many more. All residents file dissolution cases at Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Surrounding Counties

Ventura County sits to the northwest. Kern County is to the north. San Bernardino County lies to the east. Orange County borders to the south.