Public Records Request

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining and providing access to public records in accordance with the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.).

How to Submit a Request

To request public records from the City of Placentia, please complete and submit a Public Record Request Form (PDF). Requests may be submitted by:

  • Email:jgodoy@placentia.org 
  • Mail or In-Person:
    City Clerk’s Office
    City of Placentia
    401 E. Chapman Avenue
    Placentia, CA 92870

You may also call the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 993-8231 for assistance.

Commonly Requested Records

Some records are maintained by other agencies. For the following types of records, please contact the appropriate agency directly:

  • Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates
    County of Orange Clerk-Recorder
    www.ocrecorder.com
  • Environmental and Hazardous Materials Information
    California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
    www.dtsc.ca.gov
    Phone: 800-728-6942
  • Soil Contamination, UST/LUST Records
    California Environmental Protection Agency
    www.calepa.ca.gov
    Phone: 916-341-5851