City Clerk

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and is the liaison between the public and the City Council. 

Key responsibilities of the City Clerk:

  • City Council Agendas
  • Public Records Act Requests
  • Local Elections 
  • Political Reform Act
  • Legal Noticing
  • City Records Management

Requesting Lakewood Public Records

Use the online form to request City of Lakewood public records.

Submit a Public Records Request

If you are unable to use the online form, you may submit your request by email at CityClerk@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771, ext. 2200 for assistance.

For disability-related assistance or to request this information in an alternative format, please visit the City's Accessibility page.

Other Agency Records

You can obtain other records by contacting the appropriate Los Angeles County agency as noted below.

 L.A. County Sheriff's Department

Call 562-345-4441

Criminal or traffic collision reports

 L.A. County Superior Court

Civil, criminal, probate, juvenile court cases

Family law (divorce records)

 L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/

County Clerk's Office

Marriage Licenses 

Real Estate Records

Call 800-201-8999 

Birth, death and marriage records

Call 562-462-2137, Option 1