ID Documents in Los Angeles, CA
8 resources
In Los Angeles, CA, including services covering this area
Places to visit
Who it helps: Must provide proof of identity and California residency. Reduced-fee or no-fee ID cards available for eligible individuals including homeless persons. Appointment recommended.
Inner City Law Center - Vital Documents Clinic
Birth certificate assistance · ID and DMV fee waiver assistance · Court records help
Who it helps: Free walk-in clinic open to unhoused individuals and others who need assistance with vital documents; serves Skid Row community
LA County Alternate Public Defender - Record Clearing
Criminal record expungement · Charge reduction · Case dismissal
Who it helps: Must have an eligible conviction in Los Angeles County. Free service - no income requirements for record clearing.
LA County Public Defender - Expungement Services
Criminal record expungement · Certificate of rehabilitation · Clean Your Record clinics
Who it helps: Must have an eligible conviction in Los Angeles County. Free service provided by the Public Defender's office. No income requirements for record clearing services.
LA County Public Health - Vital Records Office
Birth certificate copies · Death certificate copies · Marriage record copies
Who it helps: Certified copies only available to eligible parties; authorized copies require proof of identity. Fee waivers may be available through partner programs.
New Directions - Compassion Access Center
Hot showers · Continental breakfast · Clean clothes
Who it helps: Open to all with social service needs; no cost; Wednesdays 10am-2pm
Social Security Administration - Downtown LA
Social Security card replacement · SSI/SSDI disability benefits · Medicare enrollment
Who it helps: Must provide proof of identity (one document may suffice). Social Security cards are free. Walk-in and appointment available Mon-Fri 9 AM - 3:30 PM.
St. Johns Community Health - RISE Reentry Program
Primary healthcare · Behavioral health counseling · Case management
Who it helps: Open to anyone with contact with the justice system in LA County; no geographic restrictions