Record search requests...

Confidential Records Search Request:

Completed Confidential Request form (NWIC can provide or found on OHP web-page)

Copy of relevant portion(s) USGS 7.5’ topographic quad at 1:1 scale, with project area and radius clearly marked (if emailed, then PDF format is required)

Regular rate turn-around time varies (call to ask for more specific timeframe); rapid response turn-around time is usually 2 to 5 calendar days after date of receipt; however, if project area and/or radius are unusually large or in highly urban area (Oakland, San Francisco, Milpitas, San Jose, etc.) searcg may take longer

Non-Confidential Records Search Request:

Cover letter with the following information:
Authorization for up to 4 hours at either regular rate or rapid response rate
Legal description of property, i.e., street address, APN, etc.
Brief project description, particularly in regard to previous ground disturbance,
and the presence now or in past of buildings
Whether or not there is state or federal funding or permitting
Special billing instructions

Copy of relevant portion(s) USGS 7.5’ topographic quad at 1:1 scale, with project area
clearly marked (if emailed, then PDF format is required)

Regular rate turn-around time is up to 45 calendar days; rapid response turn-around time is usually 5 to 7 calendar days after date of receipt; however, if project area is unusually large or in highly urban area (Oakland, San Francisco, Milpitas, San Jose, etc.) search may take longer

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Records Search Request (THP & CDF Requests):

Completed Archaeological Records Check Request for a CDF Project form (CDF or NWIC can provide)

Copy of relevant portion(s) USGS 7.5’ topographic quad at 1:1 scale, with project area clearly marked (if emailed, then PDF format is required)

Regular rate turn-around time is up to 14 calendar days; rapid response turn-around time is 3 calendar days after date of receipt

Landowner Request for Known Information within Ownership Boundaries:

Cover letter with the following information:
List of information landowner wants
Authorization to copy record(s) and/or report(s) at rate of $40/hour and
$0.15/page
Street address of property
Proof of ownership, i.e., most recent tax bill or deed showing their name
Credit card information

Copy of relevant portion(s) USGS 7.5’ topographic quad at 1:1 scale or detailed street map with the property boundaries clearly marked (if emailed, then PDF format is required)

This service is limited to providing existing information for a specific property, and it does not include an assessment for the potential for archaeological or historic building resources.

The turn-around time for this service is up to 21 days, but, is usually around 7 days.