Public Services & Government in Los Angeles, California
Need a police report, a fresh library card, proof you are registered to vote, or clarity on which permit covers your renovation or street event? You are in the right place. Think of this page as the front counter that points you to the correct window on the first try. Skim the short directory below and click through to the office that handles your task.
Each section routes to a distinct part of city services with plain descriptions so you can recognize your next step. If you need help from law enforcement or general city contacts, you will likely begin with City & Police Services. For books, computers, learning resources, and neighborhood programs, choose Public Libraries. To register, confirm where and how to vote, or explore ways to participate in local decision-making, open Voting & Civic Engagement. For approvals that let you build, film, host an event, or operate a business, go to Permits & Licensing.
Requirements and hours vary by office, and some steps can be completed online while others require an in-person visit. Use the links to reach service details, forms, and location information without guesswork.
- City & Police Services: city service counters and police resources including station locations, nonemergency contacts, reporting options, and community safety programs.
- Public Libraries: library branches with lending services, public computers, study spaces, classes, and community events for all ages.
- Voting & Civic Engagement: voter registration and election information, polling place and ballot resources, and ways to participate in meetings and local boards.
- Permits & Licensing: processes, checklists, and contacts for building, business, special event, and filming approvals.
If you need a document or to speak with an officer, start with City & Police Services; for books or programs, pick Public Libraries; for elections and participation, choose Voting & Civic Engagement; for official approvals, go to Permits & Licensing.
Published: September 5, 2026