Public Records
The City of Sacramento understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the City in the course of their normal business. It is the goal of the City to provide service in a transparent manner, which includes timely access to requested records in accordance with the California Public Records Act (PRA), Government Code Sections 6250 to 6270. More information is also available at Pocket Guide to California Public Request Act by The First Amendment Project.
(for records of the Sacramento Police Department, see below for more information)
Frequently requested records
Many frequently requested records can be found through the City's website:
- Online Records Library: Provides instant access to various City records such as Ordinances, Resolutions, Staff Reports, and Building Permits.
- Open Data Portal: Provides data on information such as business operations tax, uncashed checks, and crime statistics.
- Regional Search Portal: Provides full text searching of numerous regional resources.
- Social Media & Website Archive: Provides an archive of all previously published website content and social media posts.
- Learn more about commonly requested records such as Building Permit Histories, Building Plans, Fire Incident Reports, Code Violations, and Marriage, Death, and Birth Certificates.
- Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements (FPPC Forms: 460, 461, 465, 496, 497)
- Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700)
- Reporting of Behested Payments, Ticket Acceptance, and Gifts (FPPC Form 800 series)
sacramento police department records
Sacramento Police Department records may be requested via the Police Department Open Records Center.
MEDICAL INCIDENT RECORDS REQUESTS
If you are seeking medical records on behalf of yourself or a direct family member, contact Ambulance Billing at (800)-906-6552.
If you are a third party seeking medical records on behalf of someone else, Sacramento Fire Department medical records may be requested through ChartSwap. There is a $30 processing fee due at the time of request. Medical document pick-up is no longer available at the Fire Department. If you have any questions about medical records you may contact the Sacramento Fire Department at any (916) 808-1347.
To obtain medical records you will need to register. What you will need to register:
- Completed and patient signed form (online form through ChartSwap)
- HIPAA Authorization to Release Medical Records
- Valid I.D. (California Driver's License, California I.D., Military I.D. or U.S. Passport)
- If the patient's signature is not available, legal documentation such as a subpoena, power of attorney, or letter of representation is required and must accompany the request.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
We are happy to assist you. If you have additional questions you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (916) 808-7200.