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1. Where can I get a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate?

Call the County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk at (619) 236-3771 or visit their website.

2. How do I find a section of the Poway Municipal Code?

The Poway Municipal Code is available online. The document is searchable to assist in locating information.

3. Where can I get a Business Certificate or Home Occupation Permit?

Apply for a new, or renew your Business Certificate, Regulatory License and/or Home Occupation Permit online.

4. How do I find out who owns a property?

Call the County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk at (619) 236-3771 or visit their website.

5. Where do I file a claim?

Completed claims must be mailed to:

City of Poway, Attn: City Clerk

P.O. Box 789

Poway, CA 92074

 

or hand-delivered to:

 

City of Poway, Office of the City Clerk, 1st Floor

13325 Civic Center Drive

Poway, CA 92064

 

Claim Form

 

6. Can I search for records online?

Many documents are immediately available and searchable through the City's Public Records Portal. If you have any questions or difficulty searching, you may contact the Clerk's Office at (858) 668-4530 for assistance.

7. How can I contact the City Council?

Contact information can be found on the City Council page.

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1. How do I make a Public Records request?

Many documents are immediately available and searchable through the City’s Public Records Portal, Weblink.  You may also call the City Clerk’s Office at (858) 668-4530, or visit the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours.

2. How much will I be charged for copies?

The Public Records Act allows the city to charge the direct costs of duplication of public records with a copy charge of $0.10 for each page (per side) for standard letter / legal sheets of paper.  Actual postage and copy fees will be collected from the requester prior to mailing; if required to mail documents.

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1. How do I know which district I am in?

Input your address in the interactive map to locate which district you reside in. For assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (858) 668-4530.

2. Does Poway have limits on campaign contributions?

Yes, the City’s regulations regarding campaign contributions can be found in Poway Municipal Code Chapter 2.28.

Poway Municipal Code Section 2.28.

3. Does a candidate have to live in the district they wish to represent?

At the time nomination papers are issued, a person running for Mayor must be a resident of Poway, and a person running for City Council must reside in the district for which they are seeking election. 

4. How do I register to vote?

Register to vote online at the Secretary of State website https://registertovote.ca.gov/.

You can request a voter registration form by the calling the Registrar of Voter’s office at (858) 565-5800 or emailing rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov. Voter registration forms are also available by appointment at the City Clerk’s Office by calling (858) 668-4530 or emailing cityclerk@poway.org.