The Los Angeles satellite administrative center for the valley, The Civic Center Van Nuys, is in Van Nuys.
The area in and around the Van Nuys branch of Los Angeles City Hall is home to a police station, limited and unlimited jurisdiction superior courts and Los Angeles city and county administrative offices.
Northridge is home to California State University, Northridge (originally named San Fernando Valley State College).

Many branches of the Los Angeles Public Library are located in the valley.

For independent libraries see "Incorporated Cities (independent)" in the "Municipalities and districts" list below.

Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and independent valley city departments.

Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, and independent valley city departments.

City of Los Angeles neighborhood councils
The Los Angeles satellite administrative center for the valley, The Civic Center Van Nuys, is in Van Nuys. The area in and around the Van Nuys branch of Los Angeles City Hall is home to a police station, limited and unlimited jurisdiction superior courts and Los Angeles city and county administrative offices. Northridge is home to California State University, Northridge (originally named San Fernando Valley State College).
Many branches of the Los Angeles Public Library are located in the valley.
For independent libraries see "Incorporated Cities (independent)" in the "Municipalities and districts" list below.
Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and independent valley city departments.
Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Burbank Police Department, and independent valley city departments.
City of Los Angeles neighborhood councils
San Fernando Valley