Welcome to the Public Records Request Center

You can use this portal to submit a request, track the request status of your Public Records Requests and download responsive records. A request is considered to be received when submitted during regular business hours Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (excluding holidays and closed Fridays). All previous requests and responsive documents are viewable here online. You may even find what you're looking for without having to submit a new request, please see below for other information.

You can request Public Records as follows:

Submit the online request public form
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Phone Call
Call the Office of the City Clerk at (805) 564-5309
In Person
City Hall - 735 Anacapa Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101