City Clerk
The City Clerk is elected by the Voters of the City of Perris, and works in conjunction with the City Council, City Manager and City Staff. Duties of the office include: Clerk of the Council, and Secretary to the Board for the Redevelopment Agency, Public Finance Authority and Public Utilities Authority; Records Manager; Elections Official; Filing Officer for Economic Interest & Campaign Disclosure Statements; and the fulfillment of all statutory requirements.
The City Clerk attends all City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Public Finance Authority and Public Utilities Authority Meetings, and oversees the preparation and maintenance of official meeting records. This office is the central information source for the City Council, City Staff and the Public. Other responsibilities include organization, maintenance, preservation and protection of City records and their integrity; legal advertisements, including notices of public hearings and calls for bids; assessment district and bond notices; organization and coordination of Municipal Election processes; and coordination of Municipal Code codification and updates.
Mission Statement
The Perris 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.
Services
- Notary Services
- Notification and Acceptance of Bid Awards
- Publication of Legal Notices
- Public Records Request
- Passport Application Services
Before applying, read our informative Passport Application Brochure... - Live Scan (Finger Printing) - coming soon
Fees for Services
- Copies
50¢ per page for regular records
10¢ per page for FPPC forms - Certified Documents
$10.00 per document + copying charges - Notary Service
$10.00 per signature
Note: This Fee is waived for Senior Citizens over age 62 year-old or Active Duty Military or Veterans with proper ID - Passport
See Passport Application Brochure
Online Resources
- Passport Information: /www.travel.state.gov
- Birth Certificates/Death Certificates/Marriage Licenses
Riverside County Recorder
County, State & Federal Representatives
- Congressman Darrell Issa
- Senator Barbara Boxer
- Senator Diane Feinstein
- State Senator Jim Battin
- State Assemblyman Paul Cook
- Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley
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