Request Public Records

The City of Capitola understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the City in the course of its normal business. It is the goal of the City to provide service in a transparent manner, which includes timely access to records in accordance with the California Public Records Act. 

For police department records, please submit a Public Records Act (PRA) Request Form. Forms can be submitted electronically. If you would like a physical copy of the form, it can be found at the bottom of this page under "Supporting Documents." Hard copy forms can be mailed to City Hall. To enable staff to respond to your request as efficiently as possible, please include:

• The date range for the records
• Report or Incident numbers
• The types of records, including any important keywords, addresses, or phone numbers

Your Public Records Request will be forwarded, and you will receive a confirmation email.

Public Records Requests can be submitted online using the Public Records Request form, via email, or by obtaining a hard copy form available at City Hall, located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010.

Please note: Public Record Act Requests submitted via email, fax, USPS, or dropoff after 5:00 p.m. on a business day, Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays will be processed as received on the next open business day. The 10-day response period begins when the request is received.