I usually go to the DTLA location but came here because it is closer to my office…read more For my first time I of course had to come extra early because I already knew parking was going to be difficult. Very true to LA City fashion. There were meters and I only saw one garage that stated it was only open for monthly entrances. There was also parking lots charging around but I decided to just park in a meter. Make sure to bring coins! Once inside the staff was very kind in directing me the correct way to go for what I needed. They need proof of vaccination and ID and you must wear a mask. They also have masks available if you forget your own which is nice. I was helped by the front desk and the plan checker. We were able to discuss the plans and I was grateful they were understanding and patient. A good experience for my first time: Will probably be retuning here compared to other locations due to the closeness of the location and I liked the staff !

My neighbor build a 12 ft. wall with cement blocks on his property line (no rebar) no permits…read more Complaints have been filed on this property since 2006. He just added about 2.5 feet of a wood looking structure to the fence. There are no permits on this property. The property is now leaning toward my property and will probably crumble in my pool and garage and driveway. Building and safety acknowledges the wall is illegal and legal filing was done in 2022 followed by many other complaints. I use to host swim parties in the summer for troubled children but don't dare now because it is life endangering. Any suggestions would be appreciated: https://www.ladbsservices2.lacity.org/OnlineServices/PermitReport/PermitResults/41686

Came in at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon to get a copy of our marriage license, I thought I will not…read moremake it since I don't have an appointment and they close at 4:30 pm. I was out with my copy in 4 minutes. Like most reviewers here, I would never think I will give a government office a 5 star review.

No line on a Tuesday morning around 8:45 am. I was done and out within 10-15 minutes. (I remember…read morehaving to wait during previous visits though.) They are efficient so even if there's a line it goes fairly quickly. Bring cash or a checkbook to pay the fees. They accept credit card but charge for the convenience. Parking is iffy with some metered spots on the street or potentially more in the surrounding neighborhoods. For the meters, you can use credit card or even pay using app which makes it convenient in case you need more time and don't want to trek back to your car to feed the meter.

Some hot tips: 1) The office closes 12-1pm for lunch, you…read morehave to wait outside until they open again . This was not on their website. 2) Street Parking only. Meter maximum is 4 hours 3) If applicable , fill out applications online in advance 4) Schedule an appointment in advance 5) Bring cash to avoid surcharge ($1.75 I think?) otherwise you can use credit card. I didn't book an appointment and showed up at 12:15pm. But after waiting outside in line for 45 min they had my business taken care of in 5 minutes ! Amazing!

Don't bother calling them to get a question answered. All you're going to get is a recording with…read morehours, address, etc. For some reason this location opens up later than other LA County Service Centers. I'm not sure why. I showed up thinking they'd be open at 8 only to find out they opened up at 8:30. Why? I'm not sure. Be advised there's a good chance there's going to be someone out there asking if you are there for anything related to registering a business. He's very friendly, but he's not with the county. He's there to hawk his company that will help you with anything legal in regards to your business. I came in to get my son's birth certificate. The young woman who helped me out was once of the nicest government employees I've ever dealt with. I was dreading getting the form thinking it would be like going to the DMV, but once they opened, the line really moved along. And like I said, the service I had was A+. If I ever need any other forms, this will definitely be the location I go to. I'll just be sure to get there knowing they'll open at 8:30. Not 8.

I have never had anything but wonderful experiences working with this office. Truly the nicest,…read moremost professional and helpful people are in customer service. I can't speak for in-office staff as I've only communicated via phone calls. They have always helped me understand paperwork or resolve any issue with patience and thorough explanations.

Appointments are now required to come here to get your business done. I arrived one day at 11:52a,…read moreonly to read on the closed door sign that they had closed at 11:30a that day. I went to their site to make an appointment the following day which was frustrating but this is normally something I can easily get done (and by far, the easiest thing that has to do with my taxes). Arrived early, a nice lady sitting to the left checked me in and told me to have a seat. I was back in this familiar room, except due to the appointment system, I didn't have to pull a number deli-style like I had to in the past. It was also a lot less crowded so I guess the appointment system has some advantages. The other lady I sat down across from was also a pleasure to work with. I'm not deaf, but sometimes it's hard to hear through the glass. She was patient and funny too which always makes this experience that much better. Next January-if I remember-I'll make sure to check online to see if they are still appointment-based so I won't make the same mistake.

I came here recently because I needed to change my name to my now new married name…read more I realized how important it is to MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE to expedite your time here and minimize your wait time. My appointment was actually at 1:30pm but I chose to take a shot by going earlier at 11am. I was ecstatic to find out as long as you have an appointment confirmation # for the day you can still be seen as you arrive in the "appointment line." The security guards standing at the 2nd floor entrance was super helpful too. They guided me to step inside to the kiosk to "check in" with the confirmation # and then I was quickly directed to get in the "appointment line." Although the check in was quick, the "appointment line" naturally moved slow because it is only one window that is deddicated to service this line. But I can only imagine how much longer it would've taken if I also didn't make an online appointment ahead of time. The lady who helped me at my window was kind and matter of fact. She helped me get my application processed quickly and I was happy to find out that there was no fee in changing your name with the Social Security office.

Very disappointing experience. The representative who assisted me repeatedly stated that she was an…read more"expert," yet she refused to accept documents that are specifically listed as acceptable on the official Social Security Administration website. I tried to explain the requirements and show the relevant information, but instead of taking the time to properly review my documents or verify the SSA's own guidance, she simply rejected them and sent me home. It is extremely frustrating when people come to a government office prepared with the documents they were instructed to bring, only to be turned away because an employee is not familiar with the agency's own requirements. If you claim to be an expert, you should at least be familiar with the policies published on your own agency's website.

So this review IS NOT FOR THE SERVICES provided in this building;this review is for the outside of…read morethe court house/courtyard. I grew up around this area and I would occasionally go their to hang out or go to the library. Yesterday was my first time going back their in years and I forgot how beautiful and calm this area is. Pros: *a lot of shade *beautiful scenery(Rose's plants, trees, architecture, etc.) * a lot of places to sit down * it's a good place to go read, do h.w, meditate, etc. Cons: * the outside of it is dirty it needs to be cleaned * the library is being remodeled which is good but bad. IT WILL reopen in the summer of 2020 P.S DONT GO TO THE HOT DOG STAND ( THE STREET VENDOR) THE LADY IS REALLY RUDE AND ITS OVERPRICED AND THE FOOD IS NOT WORTH IT. GO TO

Judge is still late, AN HOUR LATE…read more telling us to prepare to stay here all day. Like we don't have normal lives. Super communist breathing going on. Will never be coming back. I recommend trying zoom.

Had such a great experience. Be prepared to arrive early, they do have a well functioning system…read morewhere you scan a QR code and receive a number placed in line. You can wait in the office or outside and will receive a text when your number is close to being called. I waited about three hours which I hear is about the norm. My worker, Kenneth was so kind and helpful; he answered all of my questions and we were able to resolve the issue that brought me there. Everyone waiting to be seen is experiencing some kind of hardship and perhaps on top of that, a problem with their case. So the atmosphere can be a little edgy. Kenneth was so pleasant, I can't say enough nice things about him. EDD SDI in general has a good working online portal, but sometimes you just have to go in person when you can't move forward on your own. Kenneth really put me at ease in what can be a very stressful situation. Very grateful for the support this office provided.

Only 3 windows ?? This is crazy and this place is crowded because it's small . Also the parking…read moremanager here was super rude

I filed a claim with the City Attorney's Claims Dept on Jan 25..almost 2 months ago and have heard…read moreNOTHING. I left several messages on their voicemail and I emailed them a couple of times.... NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at all. TERRIBLE customer service. I help to pay for this thru my taxes..so does anyone reading this..so I guess maybe it's an entitlement program. They are entitled to a salary, but don't have to do the work. What a disappointment. If anyone from City Attorney's office is reading this, maybe you could get back to me to explain.

This weekend I volunteered to help with set up for the SFV Pride Parade near city hall and the…read morecivic center. I was impressed by how clean and well kept the gardens are and everyone is so friendly. Everyone was so nice to volunteer with and to watch the event come together. Later the parade was pretty grand to see! What a wonderful experience!

The City Hall of Van Nuys is one of the nicest and well organized in Los Angeles County. According…read moreto google it was in 1932 and originally designed as the Valley Municipal Building. Located on Sylvan St (east off Van Nuys Blvd) across from the Van Nuys Courthouse it's in the mecca of most community resources and services including the Van Nuys Public Library, original Firehouse, Police Station, postal services, legal services (including notary, bail bonds, lawyers, paralegals, etc.) and several small business including local restaurants and shops that keep the people who work here going as well as the city of Van Nuys thriving: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-city-of-van-nuys-los-angeles Local LADot Dash and LA Metro city buses run past here both on Sylvan St and down Van Nuys Blvd. Also a very brief stroll away from the Van Nuys Blvd Orange Line station. The C.H. department provides services Monday through Friday (excluding observed holidays like President's day) from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Find Public Records related to Van Nuys City Hall including marriage, voter and vital information here not to mention obtain permits, make request for city changes and inquire about local city roles, positions and listings. There's local street parking available, most of is free if you can find it as well as paid parking structures around, most shared with the courthouse and other businesses on the block.

This review, in contrast to the many others here, is to actually compliment one of the staff…read moremembers working at the Civil window of the Court Clerk Department. Ani is extremely efficient, knowledgeable, very helpful and thoughtful in her response to any issues or problems that may arise in filing the paperwork. In a word, she is a gem.

I've been assign jury duty only twice at the Van Nuys Courthouse the first was relatively smooth…read moreand easy. The second was a little long and chaotic, but we were still dismisses before the mid afternoon set in. There's a few vendors in the courtyard which I miss walking through the courtyard regularly when I live just up the street from here. So pretty okay restaurants in the area as well especially along Van Nuys Blvd and a few tucked away along Victory. Superior is very close to the Metro G Line (Orange) station for Van Nuys which makes avoiding paid parking either via meter or garage easier - you may even luck into residential street parking (watching those cleaning day restrictions). The garage for parking closes at 7PM and the courthouse itself closes at 4:30 pm everyday. I thought I might get lucky and be assigned here when I got my recent notice but rather than be a mile or two away from a major courthouse for Jury Duty - I'll be 15 miles across town... Until we meet again SCC. Q Tip: Good online services - especially for/case access of all types as well as traffic ticket lookup, options, request, payments, and so on.