San Mateo — Request for Release of Information or Report

Source: https://www.smcsheriff.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/Report%20Request%20with%20Instructions%202026.pdf

Attached is a copy of the Request for release of information or report. Please fill out the form completely and send it in with a copy of your Driver’s License or government issued ID.

There are 3 options in sending in the information:

You can bring the request in person or mail it to:

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Records Bureau 330 Bradford St. Redwood City, CA 94063

You can also make the request via email to: SHERIFFS_recordsrequest@smcgov.org

We accept several forms of payment:

• Cash (exact change only, in-person only)
• Credit Card (in-person or via email)
• Money Order
• Cashier’s Check

We do not accept personal checks

The fee varies depending on where the report was taken: Unincorporated SMC: No charge Millbrae: $12.02 San Carlos: $10 Half Moon Bay: $10

Ken Binder, Sheriff

Request for Release of Information or Report

Report / Incident #: _____________________

Name of Subject/Requester: __________________________________________ Date of birth: _____________

Reason for Request: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Address to mail report: ________________________________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

▪▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ If an official request for criminal records information, complete the following ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪▪

Agency: ____________________________ Detail/Division: _______________________

Badge #: ___________________

I certify under penalty or perjury that I am familiar with the limited purposes set forth in Penal Code Section 11105 for which the requested information may be used. I further state that the information released here under will be used solely for the specific purpose noted above will not be used to harass, degrade or humiliate any person, nor for employment or related purpose. I further certify as to the need to fulfill official duties and obligations of my office and hereby agree to indemnify the Sheriff of San Mateo County for any liability arising out of improper use of the information provided.

Signed: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Sheriff’s Office Records Staff

Signed: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name: _______________________________ □ Criminal Records Technician I/II/III □ Criminal Records Supervisor

Please email form and copy of ID to: SHERIFFS_recordsrequest@smcgov.org