Public Records Requests

About the Public's Right To Access

The City of Rancho Cordova understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the City in the course of normal business. It is the goal of the City to provide service in a transparent manner which includes timely access to records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.

City Council Agendas, Minutes, and supporting meeting documents
Municipal Code
For Vital Records such as birth, death or marriage certificates, please visit the Sacramento County Public Records Request Page

Submit a Public Records Request

For all other records, please submit a public records request by completing the form below.

Download Public Records Request Form

Availability

Inspection of records in person is welcome. However, contacting the City Clerk's Department first is advisable to make sure that the records are available.

If records are not readily accessible or staff are unavailable, an appointment may have to be scheduled before records are available for viewing. In order to prevent records from being lost, damaged or destroyed during inspection, city staff may determine the location of, and may monitor the inspection.

City of Rancho Cordova City Clerk’s Department
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916.851.8700
916.851.8787 (Fax)

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I expect to receive the records I have requested?

City staff strive to complete requests for records as quickly as possible. Per Government Code Section 6253, the city must respond to all requests for records within 10 calendar days of receipt of the request. The response may include the production of records but must, at minimum, state whether or not the city has responsive records. In some circumstances, the city will need to extend the timing of the response an additional 14 days. As with the initial response, this is not a guarantee of records but a determination of whether the city is in possession of responsive records.

How do I request police records?

How do I request records related to fire Inspection, incidents and fire code violations?

How do I request records related to Hazardous Waste, spills, underground storage tanks, food safety, etc.?

How do I request utility records for water or sewer?

How do I request records related to storm drain maps?

Resources

Following is additional information on the Public Records Request Act.

California Public Records Act Primer Updated 8-1-2023 from The First Amendment Project Society of Professional Journalists (Nor. Cal.).
League of California Cities "The People’s Business: A Guide to the California Public Records Act"
California Government Code: Procedures and Related Matters
California Public Records Act, Government Code, Part 1. General Provisions: § 7920.000 - § 7920.545
California Public Records Act, Government Code, Part 2. Disclosures and Exemptions: § 7921.000 - § 7922.210

Contact

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at 916.851.8720 or CityClerk@cityofranchocordova.org.

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