City Clerk's Office

The mission of the Santa Monica City Clerk is to serve as the City Elections Official, Political Reform Filing Officer, and Compliance Officer for the Public Records Act, the Brown Act and local statutes. The Records and Election Services (City Clerk) Department facilitates the democratic process by conducting City elections for voters and candidates.  The City Clerk’s Office provides support to the City Council and records Council proceedings; manages the City’s records and responds to public requests for information; accepts federal passport applications; and provides mail and printing services to internal Departments.