The Records Division is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, security, completeness, and lawful distribution of all police records.  Records personnel also provide a variety of other services to the public.

The Records Division is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Martinez Police Department
Records Division
525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 372-3443
Fax: (925) 228-3753

Request for Copies of Records and Citations
Copies of reports are available per the Public Records Act.  The California Public Records Act (CPRA) ensures access to public records from state agencies and local government.  Any person may receive a copy of an identifiable public record.  Any City record that is requested will be provided for review, unless it is exempt under the law.  There is a nominal fee for production of records and citations.

*Please be advised requests may take up to 10 days to respond from the date we receive the request.

New! Complete the Request for Release of Records Form.

Report requests should include:

• Copy of a valid ID (Driver's License, ID Card, Passport)
• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Report Number
• Mailing Address
• Self-addressed stamped envelope.

Letter of Clearance
Occasionally you may find the need for a letter of clearance by your local law enforcement agency to travel in or purchase property in a foreign county.  The letter of clearance is generally requested by the Consulate and requires a local record check.  There is a nominal fee for the check and production of the letter.

Tow Releases
If your vehicle is towed by the Police Department you must obtain a release from the Police Department during normal business hours before you can pick your vehicle up.  The release fee must be paid in cash or with credit card.

LiveScan Services
LiveScan is the electronic processing of fingerprinting. It is a more advanced, cleaner, easier and faster method of processing fingerprinting.  There is a rolling fee charged by the Police Department and there may be additional fees payable to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and DOJ (Department of Justice).  Contractors, mental health providers, nurses, education staff, church volunteers, Little League coaches, city volunteers, and some business licensees are now required to be scanned before licenses are issued.  You must have an appointment to be LiveScanned.  The process generally takes twenty to thirty minutes and is done at the Police Department. 

Livescan (fingerprinting) Info

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