FAQs

Question:

How do I request copies of building plans/architectural drawings for my home or business?

Answer:

Per California Health & Safety Code 19851, the owner must complete the Permission to Copy Plans Affidavit Process, prior to any duplication of plans. Please contact our City Clerk’s Department for more information at (951) 672-6777.

For homes/businesses built prior to 2008, please contact Riverside County TLMA/Department of Building & Safety.  

 

Question:

Where can I obtain a copy of birth/death, marriage/divorce certificate?

Answer:

Please contact the Riverside County Clerk for copies of birth, marriage and divorce records by calling (951) 955-6200 or visiting https://www.asrclkrec.com/

 

Question:

What information should I provide in making a public records request?

Answer:

Requesters should provide as much detail as possible when requesting records. Such as department, date ranges, names, project number, etc.

 

Question:

Do I have to use the public records web form?

Answer:

Although the City encourages requests to be made using the web form, the California Public Records Act does not limit the ways in which requests can be made. Submitting a written request using the web form helps to avoid confusion and delay in responding to public records requests.

 

Question:

How long do I have to wait for a response?

Answer:

Although the City of Menifee strives to provide prompt responses, some documents require additional research or searching. The Public Records Act allow the agency 10 days to respond to all requests and 14 day extensions under unusual circumstances. Requests submitted outside of the regular business hours for the Office of the City Clerk will be considered received by the City when the Office of the City Clerk is next open.

Please visit: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=6253. for additional information on public records.

 

Question:

How long does the City of Menifee keep records for?

Answer:

The City retains records in accordance with the City of Menifee Retention Schedule.

 

Question:

Can I submit a request for future records?

Answer:

Under the California Public Records Act, the City is only required to produce specifically identifiable documents currently in existence.

Please visit: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=6253. for additional information on public records.

 

Question:

How do I request Police Department Incident Reports?

Answer:

Police Department Incident Reports are not public record, however they can be requested from Menifee Police Department by calling the general number 951-723-1500.