Private reference, not a government counter. Redwood City Residents Directory cannot retrieve files, certify copies, confirm an occupant, or change a roll. Those tasks belong to the office that keeps the record. For an emergency, call 911. For stalking or harassment concerns, contact local police.
Where to Send a Record Question
Choose the path that matches the record question in Redwood City:
- Who owns or lives along a street: see the Redwood City street directory
- Old directory volumes and past residents: see the Redwood City city directory collections
- Finding or verifying one person: see the Redwood City resident lookup walkthrough
- The offices behind the rolls: see Redwood City resident records offices
- Records not available online: use the California Public Records Act route with the custodian named for that record
The main county contact for certificates and recorded documents is the San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder, 555 County Center, first floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. The counter is listed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call 650-363-4500 or email countyclerk@smcacre.gov. For city-held files, contact Redwood City Clerk Yessika Castro at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063, 650-780-7220, or use CLERK2@redwoodcity.org. The city’s public-records page says ordinary determinations are made within 10 calendar days, with a possible 14-day unusual-circumstance extension.
| Custodian | Best route |
|---|---|
| County Clerk-Recorder | Certificates, deeds, fictitious business names, and clerk filings |
| Redwood City Clerk | Municipal records and city public-records requests |
| Superior Court Records | Case files, copies, and counter access |