Please visit the California Architects Board for information regarding licensed architects: http://cab.ca.gov

Please visit the California Architects Board for information regarding licensed architects: http://cab.ca.gov

Please visit the State of California’s Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for information regarding licensed engineers: http://bpelsg.ca.gov. 

Please visit the State of California’s Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists for information regarding licensed engineers: http://bpelsg.ca.gov. 

Many building records can be researched online.

You may also obtain copies of these documents in person at our following locations:

By Mail

The Metro and Van Nuys offices accept requests for records (Research Request Form (.pdf)) by fax and/or mail. (Please allow 7 - 15 working days for processing). The following mailing addresses are:
 

The Metro and Van Nuys offices also provide training for individuals who wish to learn how to research for high volume jobs.

To schedule for training at the Metro office on Tuesday only, please call (213) 482-6899 or at the Van Nuys office on Wednesday only, please call (818) 374-4390.

Check the equipment approval letter. Every approval letter indicates the models that are included. You may check the approval letters on the "LA Research Reports" page.

To open a new public record request, please contact the LADBS Custodian of Records via email at
ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org.  In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request. 
In the body, please include the property address, the specific documents you are requesting, and your contact information.

Find all the forms to make a data request on our Service Requests forms page.

The areas that provide records include the Plan Check and Inspection System (PCIS) and Code Enforcement Information System (CEIS).

The forms package includes:

• Request to Purchase PCIS/CofO/CEIS Data
• Instructions for Obtaining PCIS/CofO/CEIS data
• Record layout for Building Permit data from PCIS
• Record Layout for Building Permit Data with CofO Data from PCIS
• Record Layout for Mechanical and Electrical Permit Data from PCIS
• Record Layout for Code Enforcement Cases from CEIS
• Record Layout for Customer Service Request from CEIS

Please contact the designer of the pre-approved plan to inquire about fees. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.

Homeowners wishing to use a standard plan must coordinate directly with the plan author for access and to understand any associated costs