San Mateo — Visa/Police Clearance Letter

Source: https://www.smcsheriff.com/sites/default/files/content_files/Visa%20Letter%20with%20Instructions%202025.pdf

Attached is a copy of the Visa/Police Clearance request form. Please fill out the form completely and send it in with a copy of your Driver’s License or government issued ID. The fee for the visa letter is $11.

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

Ken Binder, Sheriff

APPLICATION FOR A VISA LETTER / POLICE CLEARANCE LETTER

Full Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________ Place of Birth: ____________________________

Sex: ____ Race: ______ Hair Color: _____ Eye Color: ____ Height: ____ Weight: ________

Social Security #: ____________________ Driver’s License ___________________ State: _____

Other names used: ____________________________________________________________________

Current Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Telephone #: ____________________ Occupation: ________________________

Employer’s Name / Address: ____________________________________________________________

Name of Nearest Relative or Friend: _____________________________________________________

Relationship: ___________________ Phone # __________________________ SIGN

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(Applicant's Signature) (Date)

Type of payment: Cash ___ Credit Card _____ Money Order ____ Cashier’s Check ____

Phone# / Email for Credit Card Payment: _______________________

WILL PICK UP? (Y/N) _____ *TO BE MAILED? (Y/N) ______ NOTARIZATION? (Y/N) ______

(Complete address required, include zip code) *MAIL or EMAIL TO: _________________________

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