Daly City People Records

The Daly City residents directory draws from public records maintained by city and county agencies across California. Daly City is just south of San Francisco in San Mateo County with about 101,000 people. You can search for Daly City residents through court records, voter rolls, property files, and city clerk data. Most records sit at the county level in San Mateo County, which handles courts, elections, and the recorder's office. This page covers the main sources and how to use them for a people search in Daly City.

Daly City County Records

Public records for Daly City residents are stored by San Mateo County agencies. The County Clerk-Recorder at 555 County Center in Redwood City keeps deeds, liens, vital records, and other official documents. You can call 650-363-4500 for general questions. An online search tool lets you look up recorded documents by name or recording number. It covers filings going back several decades in the digital system. Older documents may require an in-person visit to the Redwood City office.

Plain copies cost about $3 per page. Certified copies run higher. Birth certificate copies are around $28 each. The office fills most requests in 5 to 10 business days. Mail requests need a check or money order. These fees apply to all Daly City residents whose records are in the San Mateo County system.

Voter data for Daly City falls under the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo. You can check your own voter status for free online. Bulk voter data requests need a stated purpose under the California Elections Code. Voter files hold names, addresses, and party info for registered Daly City voters.

Note: San Mateo County and San Francisco County are separate jurisdictions, so make sure you send requests to the right county when searching for Daly City records.

Daly City Clerk Records

The Daly City City Clerk handles public records at the local level. The office is at Daly City City Hall, 333 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015. Business hours are weekdays. Under the California Public Records Act, the city must respond to requests within 10 calendar days. A 14-day extension is allowed for complex requests with written notice.

City Clerk files include council meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and business license data. These can help you find Daly City residents who hold city permits or run local businesses. Campaign finance filings for city elections are on record too. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page. Electronic records are often free of charge. Daly City also posts agendas, budgets, and public documents on its city website for easy access.

Note: Daly City and San Mateo County maintain separate record systems, so you may need to contact both for a full search.

Search Daly City Court Files

Court cases for Daly City residents go through the San Mateo County Superior Court. The main courthouse is at 400 County Center in Redwood City. There is also a branch in South San Francisco at 333 Bradford Street. Daly City does not have its own courthouse. You can search civil and criminal cases online through the court's public portal. Results show names, filing dates, case types, and outcomes. Some entries include addresses and other details useful for a Daly City residents directory search.

Basic case lookups online are free. Copies of court documents cost about 50 cents per page. Some records are only available at the courthouse. Family law cases and juvenile matters have restricted access under state law. Criminal case searches can turn up Daly City residents who have been through the justice system.

The California Courts public records page covers statewide court record requests, including San Mateo County cases tied to Daly City residents.

This page explains how to get records from any California court. Judicial Council copies cost 10 cents per page. Processing takes about 10 days for most requests. The page also links to individual court websites, including San Mateo County.

Daly City Property Lookup

Property records are a solid way to find Daly City residents who own real estate. The San Mateo County Assessor keeps assessed value data for every parcel in the county, including all of Daly City. You can search by owner name or address on the Assessor's website. Results show ownership names, assessed values, and parcel details. The tool is free and open to anyone. Property data ties people to addresses in Daly City, which helps with directory searches.

Recording a new property document costs $15 for the first page. Each added page is $3. Transfer tax in San Mateo County is $1.10 per $1,000 of value. Some cities in San Mateo County add their own transfer tax. Check with the Daly City finance office for current rates. Tax records are public. You can look up what a Daly City homeowner pays each year.

Note: Daly City property values tend to be high given the area's proximity to San Francisco, so assessed values in the records may differ from market prices.

Daly City Records Law

Public records in Daly City fall under the California Public Records Act. This law covers both city and county agencies. It requires a response within 10 calendar days. Extensions of up to 14 more days are allowed with written notice. Most records about Daly City residents are open to the public. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Agencies cannot ask why you want them.

Some records are exempt from disclosure. Personnel files, medical records, and home addresses of certain law enforcement officers are protected. Court records for juvenile and mental health cases are sealed. Voter data has its own rules under the Elections Code. Commercial use of voter information is a misdemeanor in California.

Both the city of Daly City and San Mateo County accept requests by mail, email, and in person. Electronic records are usually free. Paper copies cost 10 to 25 cents per page at most offices. The statewide CDCR inmate locator from the California Department of Corrections is a free tool that covers Daly City residents who are in state prison. The unclaimed property search from the State Controller is another free resource for finding Daly City residents with forgotten assets.

Nearby Daly City Cities

These cities are close to Daly City and have their own residents directory pages. Each is served by county-level public records offices in the Bay Area.