Records Management Division

Records Management Division

49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 400 
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3420

About the Records Management Division

The Records Management Division (RMD) is responsible for the management of DBI's public records, which include building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permit applications and other related documents such as job cards, certificate of final completion and plans as defined by California Health and Safety Code. Upon request, RMD reproduce public records documents within DBI's possession and are also responsible for producing the Report of Residential Building Record (3R Report). 

Customer Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Make sure to sign in no later than 3:30 p.m. to ensure you will be assisted the same day. EXCEPTION: On Wednesdays our offices open to the public at 9:00 a.m.

During this time, we are processing the following:

Contact Us

If you have any questions, about the public records process, please email dbi.records3r@sfgov.org or call us at (628) 652-3420 Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.