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I received a correctable citation for “no current tab” or “expired registration,” what is the process to take care of this citation?

Within 35 days from the citation issue date you should obtain your registration sticker or current registration from the Department of Motor Vehicles and submit it to the office staff at City of San Rafael Parking Services. The staff will verify the current registration (we need to physically see your vehicle), sign-off the citation and accept the...

How do I register my new business?

If you would like to register your new business, you should first check with our Planning Division to make sure your business location is zoned properly for the business you want to do. Once a location has been secured you will need to complete a Business License Application online, within 45 days of operation.

Campaign Statements

As the Campaign Filing Officer for San Rafael, the City Clerk’s office handles everything related to campaign filings. We provide current forms and manuals, ensure all required statements are filed, and make information available to the public. We also notify anyone who hasn’t filed their required statements. Under the Political Reform Act, candidates and committees...

Local Elections

Changes Coming to the Ritter Center

The City-Ritter Memorandum of Understanding At the August 15th City Council Meeting, the Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ritter Center to work in partnership on a number of operational changes at Ritter. In an effort to continue to provide critical resources for people experiencing homelessness, while simultaneously addressing the growing concerns...

Public Records Portal

Welcome to our online Public Records Portal. You can search, browse or use our advanced search function to find public records. If you are unable to locate the records you are searching for, it is possible they are not available online. Feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office at (415) 485-3066.

Claim for Damages

Submit your claim electronically or download a PDF and submit it either in person, by mail, or fax to the City Clerk’s Office. As with all claims, you should provide any information that you believe will support your claim (i.e., estimates, photographs and diagrams). The outside adjuster will move quickly to resolve your claim. As soon as...

Volunteer Spotlight: Hugo Landecker

Describe your volunteer activity with San Rafael? As weather permits, I pull French broom from the 15 acre Gerstle Park open space. This project started about 25 years ago. At that time, nobody knew this area was public open space. The primary entrance was marked with no trespassing signs. Even if a hiker didn't heed...

Done/Doing (#4)

Here's an update of what we've done and what we're doing next to better serve San Rafael. Done Wrote a post about our current site analytics. Decided the team needed a Trello board for better coordination and communication. It’s already helping. Pretty much finished all the answers content! Whew! There’s a few we still need...

City Clerk

The City Clerk's Office We're here to serve as your link to city government. Our office manages official records, oversees local elections, and ensures transparency in city operations. Whether you're looking for public records, attending a City Council meeting, or applying for a board, commission or committee, we're here to assist you. Explore our services...

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City Awards

2016 Platinum Public Engagement, Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership at Pepperdine University School of Public Policy Davenport Institute article, July 2014 2013 Silver Beacon Award for Local Leadership toward Solving Climate Change, Institute for Local Government Western City article, July 2014 2012 Freeway Project of the Year for 101 HOV Gap Closure,...

Labor Negotiations

Collective Bargaining 101 We have approximately 400 full-time staff (regular employees). All regular employees are members in some form of a bargaining group, from the various public safety groups to non-safety positions such as engineers, street maintenance workers, and librarians. Negotiations between the City and these groups determine conditions of employment, such as wages, working...

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FY 2023-25 Goals and Objectives

Contents Introduction Policy Focus Areas Economic Growth Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Housing and Homelessness Sustainability, Climate Change & Disaster Preparedness City Service Areas Goal A: Neighborhood and Economic Vitality Goal B: Quality of Life Goal C: Public Safety Goal D: Public Assets Goal E: Foundational Services Measuring Progress Introduction We are a 21st century...

City Attorney

About the City Attorney's Office The City Attorney is the attorney for the City of San Rafael, as an entity. The City Attorney’s office provides legal assistance, advice and defense to all branches of San Rafael City Government. Because of the nature of the City Attorney's role, we cannot represent or provide legal advice to...

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