The Port public records request processes follow guidelines set by the city (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code).
How to Request Public Records
- Email: portrecords@sfport.com
- Send mail to: Port of San Francisco, ATTN: Public Records Request, Pier 1 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
Please include:
- What records you are looking for
- Relevant dates or span of time
Requesting Permit Files
Permit files cannot be duplicated without the owner’s permission (CA HSC Inspection of Records Section 19851.) This includes building plans, construction drawings and utility maps.
Permit files can be viewed in person at the Port’s Permit Desk. Appointments are not required.
Permit Desk:
- Pier 1, The Embarcadero, Second Floor
- Drop-in Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30am
If you have a complaint about a records request, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.