Most scammers reach out via phone calls or emails. If the request seems suspicious, do not send money or gift cards and do not provide any personal information. Here is a great list of warning signs, along with the Federal Trade Commission’s most recent scam alerts. If you have already given money and realize that...
First, try calmly talking to the dog owner to make sure they are aware of the problem. Then, if the problem persists, you can call the police non-emergency line at (415) 485-3000. Depending on other call priorities, officers may respond on multiple occasions to issue warnings before issuing a citation.
We have electric vehicle chargers available to the public in four parking locations in Downtown: 3rd/A St Garage 3rd/C St Garage 3rd/Cijos St lot Fifth Ave/Lootens Place lot EV charging is FREE to any of our parking customers; however, hourly payment for parking is still required. Users must register with ChargePoint and activate a ChargePoint card. If you don't...
Climate change has been called one of the greatest challenges facing society today. Emissions from the transportation sector were responsible for the greatest percentage of our community's greenhouse gas emissions, followed by emissions from the building energy sector. What's one more thing you can do to make this world a better place tomorrow? What can...
Overflow devices are usually located near the building. They may have lids or mushroom shaped caps on top of the sewer pipe. Their purpose is to allow sewage from a plugged sewer to overflow outside of the building. There is a chance the District sewer main is plugged and requires maintenance. Please call (415) 485-3374. ...
The City of San Rafael does not handle passport applications. For more information on how to obtain a passport please visit your local post office or the USPS website. You can also visit the U.S. Department of State Passport Information website.
To get in touch with an experienced attorney in the Marin County area, contact the Marin SF Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service at (415) 989-1616.
Jury duty is handled through the Jury Services department of the Marin County Superior Court in room 244 of the Marin County Civic Center located at 1301 Civic Center Drive in San Rafael. For more information pertaining to jury services, contact Marin County Superior Court Jury Services at (415) 444-7120.
The Marin County Superior Court handles all court cases for the County of Marin. For information about court cases, contact Marin County Superior Court at (415) 444-7000.
Contact the Fire Department's Vegetation Management Team Visit the Fire Department website to learn more about vegetation management and the Wild land Urban Interface. For questions about defensible space and/or vegetation management, please contact the Wildfire Mitigation team at: srfd.dspace@cityofsanrafael.org or (415) 485-3054
Reporting Freeway, Highway, On-Ramp/Off-Ramp Graffiti To report graffiti on the freeway, highway on-ramps and off-ramps, and underneath the freeway, you will need to contact the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). They are a statewide agency that maintains all highways and freeways in California. Reporting Graffiti on Public/Private Property The City of San Rafael is now...
Report a Fire Hazard at a Campsite in Open Space The City of San Rafael is now using SeeClickFix for service requests. To report an open space campsite fire hazard: Visit the SeeClickFix Campsite Fire Hazard reporting form Identify the location of the issue on the map Add a photo or take a photo with...
Report Illegal Dumping on Freeway, Highway, On-Ramp/Off-Ramp To report illegal dumping on the freeway, highway on-ramps and off-ramps, and underneath the freeway, you will need to contact the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). They are a statewide agency that maintains all highways and freeways in California. Report Illegal Dumping on Public or Private Property The...
You can locate affordable housing vacancies by directly contacting properties offering affordable (also known as “below market rate”) rental units. To find a list of such properties in San Rafael and Marin County, along with their contact information, please visit the page linked below. As you contact individual properties, ask about currently available rental units, the...
