Clearlake, CA · Lake County

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Request for Public Records

This form lets people request Code Enforcement records for a property in Clearlake, including notices, case histories, photos, citations, and invoices.

What this form is

Use this form to request specified Code Enforcement records or information for a property in Clearlake. The form asks for the property address, APN, requested record types, additional request details, and the requester’s contact information, signature, and date. Complete a separate request form for each property address; the city states it must respond within 10 calendar days.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking Code Enforcement records for a property should complete a separate request form for each property address.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Code Enforcement Bureau named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Request for Public Records form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter the property address, APN, records requested, additional details, and your contact information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the request. Complete a separate form for each property address.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the form to the Code Enforcement Bureau named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What records can I request with this form?
The form lists notices of violation, fines or liens, complaints, required corrections, case history reports, case photos, citations or invoices, and other records.
Do I need a notary for the public records request?
No. The request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the public records request?
Submit it to the Code Enforcement Bureau named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Do I need a separate form for each property?
Yes. The form says to complete a separate request form for each property address for which you want information.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Public Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clearlake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.