San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County

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County Complaint Form

San Mateo County residents can use this form to submit written concerns about a county department, division, or service.

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City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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smcgov.org
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What this form is

Use this form to submit written concerns about a San Mateo County department, division, or service. It asks for your contact information, the basis of your complaint, the date, and your signature; you may continue your description on the reverse side. The form states that complaints are directed to the appropriate officials for response or action. For a claim for damages, the document says to use the separate Claim against the County form.

Who needs it

Anyone wishing to submit written concerns about a San Mateo County department, division, or service can use this form.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to Complaints, Board of Supervisors, 500 County Center, 5th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. The document says complaints are directed to the appropriate officials.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the person making the complaint just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the County Complaint Form.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Print legibly or type your contact information and describe the basis of your complaint. Continue on the reverse side if needed.

  3. 3

    Sign and Date

    Sign and date the form. The document does not list required attachments.

  4. 4

    Mail the Form

    Send it to Complaints, Board of Supervisors, 500 County Center, 5th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the County Complaint Form?
No. The form is signed without a notary; the person making the complaint just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the County Complaint Form?
Mail the completed form to Complaints, Board of Supervisors, 500 County Center, 5th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.
What information does the County Complaint Form ask for?
It asks for your name, address, phone number, email address, the basis of your complaint, the date, and your signature.
Can I use this form to claim damages?
No. The form says that a claim for damages must be submitted using the separate Claim against the County form to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

Need something notarized?

This County Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another San Mateo County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.