Pursuant to Government Code Section 6252(e), a public record is defined as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public's business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.”

Public records requests may be used to obtain "agency records," which include a wide variety of documents and other materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the agency and are, at the time the request is filed, in the agency's possession and control. The CPRA excludes certain categories of records from disclosure.

The City of Cathedral City has a Pubic Records Portal (NextRequest) that allow anyone to submit a request, correspond with City staff, and track requests online.  The portal also allows users to search for published public records requests and documents.

Please visit the portal to search for available records or submit a new request.

Submit a Public Records Request/Search for available records

The City is subject to California laws relating to public records.  All information contained in a CPRA request including a requester's information, is considered public record, and may be subject to public inspection, pursuant to Government Code Section 6252 (e).

Anonymous Requests
CPRA requests may be made anonymously; however, the City will not be able to provide updates or seek clarification on anonymous CPRA requests.  It will be the requester's responsibility to check the portal for records that are posted publicly on the portal in response to their request.

The City maintains a comprehensive collection of Publicly Available Records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, executed agreements, recorded instruments, meeting records, and additional documents defined under public disclosure statutes. These records are accessible to ensure transparency and support public inquiry. 

Search Online for Public Records

The following are not records of the City of Cathedral City.  You may contact the agencies identified below for these records.

• Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage records):  County of Riverside at
  https://www.rivcoacr.org/

• Court Records (including divorce records):  Superior Court of California County of Riverside
  https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/

• Property Records (Property Tax, real estate ownership records): County of Riverside at
  https://www.rivcoacr.org/

• Public Housing or Rental Assistance:  Riverside Housing Authority at
  https://harivco.org/