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County Executive’s Office — records request form

Find government records, request instructions and the agency that holds them.

Source checked October 14, 2026[4]
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Website address
www.smcgov.org

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County Executive / Board public records form. This guide covers the specific county records and channels described below. Other departments, cities, courts and independent agencies may keep different records.

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

County Executive / Board public records form (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

Use the County Executive’s Office page to obtain its Board-branded request form. Other county departments may hold different records; contact the holding office about its request process.

Before you start

Processing time · CPRA copy requests — initial determination; this is not a record-delivery deadline
within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency [1]
Processing time · CPRA unusual circumstances — written notice must give reasons and the expected determination date
The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days. [2]
Payments · CPRA copies — applicable duplication or statutory fees; inspection and special record products can differ
payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable. [3]

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Sources & last checked4 source pages · 8 citations

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  1. [1] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (a)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Each agency, upon a request for a copy of records, shall, within 10 days from receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency and shall promptly notify the person making the request of the determination and the reasons therefor.
  2. [2] California Government Code — public records determination (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.535 (b)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    In unusual circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this article and Article 1 (commencing with Section 7922.500) may be extended by written notice from the head of the agency or a designee to the person making the request, setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. The notice shall not specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days.
  3. [3] California Government Code — public records copy-fees (opens in a new tab)

    California Legislature · California Government Code 7922.530(a)
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    upon payment of fees covering direct costs of duplication, or a statutory fee if applicable.
  4. [4] San Mateo County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)

    San Mateo County · Public records — Public Records Act Request Form
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Public Records Act Request Form
  5. [5] San Mateo County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)

    San Mateo County · Public records — Public Records Act Request Form
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Public Records Act Request Form
  6. [6] San Mateo County — public records form-pdf (opens in a new tab)

    San Mateo County · Public records contact — Board of Supervisors — contact printed on PRA form — phone
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    650-363-4653
  7. [7] San Mateo County — public records form-pdf (opens in a new tab)

    San Mateo County · Public records contact — Board of Supervisors — contact printed on PRA form — address
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    500 County Center, 5th FL.
  8. [8] San Mateo County — public records route discovery (opens in a new tab)

    San Mateo County · Public records resource link — County Executive / Board public records request — PDF
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    Public Records Request (PRA) Request Form - 2025.pdf
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