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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 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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