The City Clerk's Office is committed to accurately recording and preserving the actions of the City Council; safeguarding vital, historic and permanent records of the City; providing information and support to the City Council, City staff and the public in a timely, courteous and fiscally responsible manner; and administering open and free elections in accordance with statutory requirements.
Availability of Records
The City Clerk is the City’s official Custodian of Records and preserves and maintains in protective custody all documents certifying City Council actions. These records go back to the date of the City’s incorporation on February 17, 1909. All the original minutes of every City Council meeting, every City Resolution (policy) and every City Ordinance (law) ever adopted by the City of Huntington Beach are maintained by the City Clerk in a temperature controlled vault. Also in the City Clerk’s custody are deeds, agreements, annexation records and many other vital City records.
Municipal Code and Zoning & Subdivision Code
The City Clerk’s Office codifies the ordinances adopted by Council into the Municipal Code and Zoning & Subdivision Code for easy access by the public and city staff. If you need information as varied as parking regulations, how many dogs, cats, geese or miniature pigs you can have or how high you may build your fence you’ll find the answer in the Municipal Code or the Zoning & Subdivision Code.
Elections – Voter Registration – Campaign & Economic Disclosure Statements
The City Clerk’s Office conducts all municipal elections, process candidates for elective office, and informs the public of election matters. Citizens may register to vote at the City Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk is the Filing Officer for election campaign reports and Statements of Economic Interests for designated employees and certain appointed officials. The economic and campaign reports are public records and available for public review.
Passport Acceptance Facility
The City Clerk’s Office is designated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs as an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility at which citizens can obtain passport services from courteous and efficient clerks.
Historical Photographs & Books
The City Clerk's Office has a vast collection of historical photographs to share with anyone who is interested in City history.