You may submit a request for any of the following records in accordance with applicable public records laws. The departments have included a direct link to some of the records; if there is no link for the record you are seeking, and/or you would like to request additional information regarding that record, please contact the department or division directly using the contact information provided for that specific record.

Tax Liens & Lien Releases
Category:
Taxes
Remarks:
Cal Gov Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
2 yrs after paid or not renewed
Total Time Retained:
2 yrs after paid or not renewed
Bankruptcy files
Category:
Taxes
Remarks:
Cal Gov Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
2 yrs after close
Total Time Retained:
2 yrs after close
Escrow files
Category:
Taxes
Remarks:
Cal Gov Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
2 yrs after close
Total Time Retained:
2 yrs after close
Outside Collection Agency Reports
Category:
Taxes
Remarks:
Cal. Gov. Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
3 yrs
Total Time Retained:
3 yrs
Quarterly Reports to Board of Supervisors
Category:
Reports
Remarks:
SF Admin Code Chapter 10, Art. V, 10.42
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
5 yrs
Total Time Retained:
5 yrs
Small Claims Files
Category:
Taxes
Remarks:
Cal Gov Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
2 yrs after closed or dismissed
Total Time Retained:
2 yrs after closed or dismissed
Transfer of Delinquent Account (Form TC 5M 2-85)
Category:
Reports
Remarks:
Cal Gov Code 26202
Retention Type:
2
Retained On-Site:
3 yrs
Total Time Retained:
3 yrs