Get public records from OCA

What to do

Request a public record

Give us a brief description of the record you want.

Be sure to tell us:

The record title
A date or date range for the record (if known)
Your name and contact information

Submit a request

Information you tell us in your request may be made public.

Next steps

OCA has 10 calendar days to respond to a public records request.

Under certain circumstances, we may add 14 calendar days to our response time.

We will let you know in writing within the first 10 days why we need the extension and give you an estimated response date.

Special cases

Immediate Disclosure Requests

Immediate Disclosure Requests are requests for faster handling. OCA must respond to these requests by the close of the next business day after we get the request.

To submit a request, mail or email your request to OCA.

Address your request to the Custodian of Public Records.

include the words "Immediate Disclosure Request":

Across the top of your request
On the envelope or in the email subject line

Response time

Under certain circumstances, we may add 14 calendar days to our response time.

We will let you know in writing within the first 10 days why we need the extension and give you an estimated response date.

The Sunshine Ordinance specifies that for more extensive or demanding requests, maximum response times will apply.

Why this is important

The OCA public records request process is structured in accordance with the SF Sunshine Ordinance and the California Public Records Act.

We believe in the right of citizens to access information concerning the conduct of their government. Our goal is to conduct all activities with full transparency and openness.