FAQs • Anaheim, CA • CivicEngage

What kinds of city records are available to me and may I obtain copies of the documents?: According to the “Public Records Act,” the public may have access to a variety of documents held in the City Clerk’s Office except those documents which are exempt from disclosure by express provisions of law or considered confidential or privileged under the law. Upon written request, the City has 10 days in which to respond and acknowledge the existence of the requested documents. To request a public record online please fill out a request for public records form. For more information on how to obtain records, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166.Request For Public Records Form

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City Clerk - Records Information

1. What kinds of city records are available to me and may I obtain copies of the documents?: According to the “Public Records Act,” the public may have access to a variety of documents held in the City Clerk’s Office except those documents which are exempt from disclosure by express provisions of law or considered confidential or privileged under the law. Upon written request, the City has 10 days in which to respond and acknowledge the existence of the requested documents. To request a public record online please fill out a request for public records form. For more information on how to obtain records, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166. Request For Public Records Form

2. How do I obtain a birth/death certificate, or marriage license?: Birth certificates for persons born in Orange County and death certificates for persons where the death has taken place in Orange County are available through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. To apply for marriage licenses in Orange County as well as requesting marriage certificates for marriages performed in Orange County, please contact the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office

3. How do I obtain separation or divorce papers?: These items can be obtained from the Orange County Superior Court. Orange County Superior Court.

4. Where do I obtain property records?: Property information can be obtained through the Orange County Office of the Assessor. Orange County Office of the Assessor

5. Where can I obtain historical information about Anaheim?: Historical information is available on the Anaheim Heritage Center website. Anaheim Heritage Center website

6. What is the Municipal Code?: A compilation of the applicable ordinances (rules, regulations, or standards) of a municipality. The municipal code is the primary code of the municipality, while any other codes adopted by reference are considered secondary codes (i.e. Building, Fire Safety, Electrical, etc.) (Government code 50022.1). View the Anaheim Municipal Codes. Anaheim Municipal Codes

7. What is an Ordinance?: Ordinances are the acts or laws of a municipality, duly enacted by the proper authorities and expressed in written ordaining form. City Council is given the power to pass ordinances (G.C. 37100) as long as they are not in conflict with the laws and Constitution of the State of California and the United States. An ordinance is the most binding form of action taken by the City Council.
Ordinances

8. What is a Resolution?: A resolution is a written action or decision of a municipality that usually does not require the legal processing of an ordinance. This form of City Council action cannot contain penalty clauses.
Resolution