City of San Rafael

Municipal Code Reference:

City of San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 10.80 PRIVATE PATROLS

Procedure:

Complete the application below and attach the following information:

(1) The true name and address of the applicant and of all persons financially interested in the operation of the private patrol business;
(2) The date, place of birth, and citizenship of all such persons;
(3) The past criminal record, if any, of all such persons;
(4) The fingerprints of all such persons;
(5) The territory of the city, or the portion thereof, in which such persons propose to provide private patrol service;
(6) The approximate number of customers to be provided private patrol service by such persons;
(7) The number and description of motor vehicles proposed to be used therefor by such persons;
(8) Color photographs of complete proposed uniform(s) and badge
(9) Such other information as may be deemed relevant by the chief of police or city manager.
(10) Payment for the permit fee in an amount established by the City Council.

Necessary Forms:

Permit Application        Checklist and Perjury Form    

For this permit you must obtain a City Business License in addition to the Private Patrol Permit.  Follow this link to determine what type of business license you require.
For this permit, your business location must be pre-approved by the City of San Rafael Planning Department.  Take the completed packet to the Community Development Department on the Third Floor of City Hall to determine if the location you have selected is zoned for the business you wish to conduct prior to making an appointment with the SRPD Regulatory Services Officer.

Fees:

The current fee for this permit is to be determined  There will be an additional charge of $76.00  for fingerprinting for this permit.

Contact information: 

Regulatory Services Officer    415.485.3196