Each county has its own Child Protective Services agency and maintains its own records. If you are requesting records in another county other than Sacramento, please click on this link.
Instructions for requesting Sacramento Child Protective Services records
1. Complete the CPS Records Request Form below and fill it out with as much information as possible. Please be advised that incomplete or inaccurate information may delay the processing of your request.
2. Once completed, the request form may be emailed (preferred method) as an attachment to DCFASrecords@saccounty.gov.
The form may also be mailed to or dropped off at:
DCFAS Records Requests
925 Del Paso Blvd, Ste. 500
Sacramento, Ca. 95815
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You wish to have the records emailed via secure link or mailed to you
| You must submit the form below with signature and a copy of your identification. For email: The requested records will be emailed to you via a secure link that requires login. For mail: The requested records will be mailed to you via certified mail.
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| You wish to pick up the records in person | Bring a picture ID to verify your identity.
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3. The DCFAS Records clerical staff will notify you when your request is ready for email, mailing, or pick-up.
4. Records will be released if proper identification is provided.
5. These instructions may be revised at any time. Please make sure to visit this page again should you need additional records in the future to ensure your request is submitted appropriately.
For any questions, contact the DCFAS Records clerical staff at DCFASrecords@saccounty.gov or (916) 875-6350.
NOTE: Under Welfare and Institutions Code section 827, it is not legal to disseminate/distribute CPS records to any other party without a court order.
CPS Record Request Form
CPS Record Request Form Instructions
