The City Hall building will be closed to the general public on Fridays from June 6, 2025 through August 29, 2025. San Rafael Community Centers, Libraries, Al Boro Parking Services, and all Public Safety services will remain open and maintain normal Friday hours.

 

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Do I need a sign permit?

You're definitely going to want to contact us to find out if you need a sign permit for any new commercial business signs intended for public view. For your application you’ll need to provide: Photographs of all existing signs on the building. An inventory of all existing signs on the site. This inventory should include location...

How do I renew or close my business license?

You can quickly renew your license or close it online. You will need your account number and a PIN, both of which can be found in a reminder email. We have gone paperless! For annual licenses, we will email your courtesy renewal reminder around 3 weeks before your expiration date to the email address on...

Doris Toy

Why isn’t there an expiration date on my business certificate?

To save paper, postage, and staff time, we are no longer printing new certificates every time a license is renewed, unless there is a significant change such as a new business name or address. You can view expiration dates in the online business registry.

How can I ensure the timely processing of my business license application or renewal?

There are a few things to be sure to do so we can process your business license in a timely fashion: Register online and promptly respond to any follow-up emails and additional requests. If your business is located within city limits, Contact the Planning Division to get their zoning approval ahead of time. Pay the...

What if I close or sell my business?

Please provide written notification of a business closure or sale.  Include the date the business was closed or sold and the name of the new owner, if applicable.   For your convenience, you may contact us via email at BLRenewal@cityofsanrafael.org.  You can close your license online.  You will need your account number and your PIN, both...

Jim Myhers

Salary Schedules

In an effort to promote government transparency and openness and comply with Assembly Bill 2040, we have included a link to the latest compensation information for elected officials, officers, and employees via the State Controller's Government Compensation in California site. Additional Resources: Employee Benefit Summary, Employee Agreements & Employer-Employee Relations Resolution Salary Schedules Term AFSCME / Local 1 -...

Robert Sinnott

April Miller

Employee & Labor Relations

Employee and Labor RelationsThe Department of Human Resources is responsible for labor relations with the City's eleven different bargaining groups, which represents 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,...

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 & Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) To keep things open and transparent, California law requires many public officials and employees to share certain financial information. This helps make sure no one is making decisions that benefit their own finances. In San Rafael, elected officials, designated staff, and planning commissioners are required to fill out a...

Elections

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...

City Clerk

Welcome to the City Clerk’s Office! We’re your friendly link to local government — here to help you stay informed, get involved, and access the information you need. Whether you’re curious about City Council meetings, need help finding a public record, want to learn more about running for local office, or are interested in joining...

Rob Epstein

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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