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Requests for Public Records

The California Public Records Act provides individuals with the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records maintained by local agencies (California Government Code Section 6250 et. seq.) The California Public Records Act was enacted to guarantee the access of information concerning the conduct of the people’s business, a fundamental right of every person in this State, mindful of the right to privacy of persons who are the subject of Government records.

Access to Public Records

Routine records requests are ordinarily available for inspection during City business hours, within a short period of time, unless documents are archived and/or stored off-site or in numerous City departments. The Public Records Act allows the City up to 10 days to respond to the request.  If a request to inspect records included numerous files and/or documents, or requires the coordination by more than one City department, the City may set a date and time when the records will be made available for inspection.

Requesting Records

A Request for Public Records Form is available at the City Clerk’s Office or may be downloaded here.

Public Documents Request Form (pdf)

Please be specific in your request. Requests too general or broad in nature may result in a delay or require further explanation in order to fulfill the request. You may submit your request by fax at (916) 808-6833, in person at the Public Counter located at 300 Richards Boulevard, Third Floor, or by mailing the form to:

City of Sacramento
Code Enforcement Department
915 I Street, MC20000
Sacramento CA 95814

(Please note that the 915 I Street address is for mailing only.)


The Public Records Act provides that the City may charge a fee for copying documents. The current fees are: $.25 for the first page and $.10 each page thereafter. Payment must be received in full prior to release of copied records.