Welcome to Lakewood!
Start here to set up utilities for your new home and learn more about life in Lakewood.
Use the quick links at right for help and information on the services new residents request most often.
How to quickly find your service information
Want to know your council district, trash day, street sweeping day or school district?
You can find it by entering your address on the In My Neighborhood page, which is also linked from the home page.
You can also see parks, events and projects near your home.
We take pride in our personalized customer service
In Lakewood, you do not need to know which department to call to get help or ask a question.
Call our customer service staff at 562-866-9771, ext. 2140, during business hours, or visit the Contact Us page for more information. We can answer your questions and help process service requests.
Business hours
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on alternating Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Building and Planning and Cashier counters in the City Hall lobby open earlier, at 7 a.m., Monday through Thursday.
View the City calendar for alternating Friday hours and closures.
After hours, leave a message or email service1@lakewoodca.gov. We will respond the next business day.
Animal control
Animal control services for Lakewood, including pet adoption, licensing, vaccination clinics, and dead or stray animal pickup, are provided by the South East Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).
Visit the SEAACA website for more information.
SEAACA is located at 9777 SEAACA St., Downey, CA 90241.
Call 562-803-3301.
Post Office
The Lakewood Post Office is located on the north end of the Lakewood Civic Center at 5200 Clark Avenue.
For service information, call the U.S. Postal Service at 800-275-8777.
For passport information, visit the USPS passport information page.
Sheriff’s station
The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station is located between the Post Office and Lakewood City Hall.
For non-emergency assistance, call 562-623-3500.
What about...?
Lakewood-specific questions
The Request Service app is an easy way to find answers to common questions, such as how many pets you can have or whether you need a permit for a yard sale.
You can also use it to report problems or concerns.
Access it online at lakewoodca.gov/service or learn more about the LakewoodConnect mobile app.
Other government agencies
Birth certificates, property deeds and marriage licenses are not available at Lakewood City Hall. Contact the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for assistance.
For passport information, visit the USPS passport information page.