NextRequest—Records Request Platform

The City of Hermosa Beach uses the NextRequest platform to accept and process public records requests and is intended to facilitate access to public records. NextRequest allows requesters to create an account and log in to view their request, messages, and any records that have been released. 

For requester support please visit  https://help.nextrequest.com/knowledge/requester-resources.

City Clerk's Office Public Records Requests

Records Phone #: (310) 318-0203 | Records Email: recordsrequest@hermosabeach.gov

In accordance with California's Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6253(b)), the City has ten (10) days to respond to your request.  To assist in fulfilling your request, please be as specific as possible.  Records will be provided in electronic format wherever possible or made available for inspection at a City location. If photocopied records or mailed records are required, a nominal fee will be applied prior to release.

Police Department Public Records Requests

HBPD Records Phone #: (310) 318-0360 | HBPD Records Email: hbpdrecords@hermosabeach.gov

Please contact the Hermosa Beach Police Department Records Division for the following:

• Authorized Agency Requests—If you represent an authorized agency and require a background check or specific report.
• Victims and Victim's Attorneys—If you are a victim or an attorney with a signed authorization seeking a copy of a report.
• Traffic Accident Involvement—Individuals involved in a traffic accident, insurance agencies, or attorneys with a signed authorization.
• Uncertain About Public Records Requests—If you are uncertain whether your request falls under Public Records Request for police reports or records, our staff is available to provide guidance.

Additional Research Resources

• Agendas / Minutes / Videos—for City meeting records (City Council, Boards and Commissions, and selected City working groups).  Hermosa Beach City School District meeting information is also available; however, school-related records requests should be made directly to the School District.
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget and Reports
• City Budgets
• City Projects—includes major development projects and selected City projects.
• City Treasurer Investment Reports
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
• GO Hermosa App—View recent Public Works & Code Enforcement service requests via interactive map.  Click the light gray "View issues" button right above the online work order submittal form on the Go Hermosa page.
• Monthly City Department Activity Reports—available for City Clerk, Community Development, Community Resources, Finance, Fire Department (City and Los Angeles County), Human Resources, Police and Public Works.