Community Development Department

Records Request

Records Request can be submitted online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Step 1: REGISTER AS A USER

For first time users, as noted above, you will need to register for a new account with our Online Permitting System. If you have an account, please continue with Step 2 below.

To create an account, click on "Submit a Records Request Online" to be routed to the Online Permitting System login page. Click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT" in the lower right corner, and register with your email address.

You will be asked to provide the following information to open an account.

  1. Choose a username and password
  2. Personal and Contact Information
  3. License Numbers if you are registering as a licensed professional

After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email.

Once you confirm your account, you're ready to apply.

Step 2: SUBMIT APPLICATION

The following items are required to submit an application:

  • Requestor Contact Information
  • Parcel and/or Address of Property
  • Description of Request

Step 3: NEXT STEPS

  1. Staff will complete the intake process.
  2. When your records request is complete, you will be notified via email to retrieve your documents.