Welcome to the Public Records Request Center
Building Permits and City Planning Records are now Available on our Website! You can access the site from here: https://publicdocs.smgov.net/WebLink
You may request public records under the California Public Records Act. Upon submittal, the City, in accordance with Government Code Section 6256, has ten (10) days to respond. This response must indicate whether or not the documents exist and can be made available. Please include as much detail as possible when requesting records. If you are unsure about what records might exist, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 458-8211 for assistance in helping you narrow down your search.
Submit a Public Records Request to the City
- Make a request for: Bids, Budgets, and Building Permits, etc.
Submit a Records Request to the Police Department
- Make a request for: Traffic Collision, Crime, and Calls for Service.
My Request Center
- Track the status of requests, manage account information, and download your records by logging into your account.
