Welcome to the Office of the City Clerk
NOTICE: OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO THE SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL, SUITE 2030
The Office of the City Clerk (OCC) supports the City’s goal of transparency by preserving and providing public access to Council-approved documents, promoting City-wide compliance with records retention laws and facilitating the legislative process.
Please Note: An appointment is required for services requiring signature. To schedule an appointment, please call 512-974-2210 or email us at city.clerk@austintexas.gov.
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Resources and Links
OCC is responsible for managing municipal elections and has a variety of resources for both the general public and candidates running for office.
For a current list of all campaign finance forms as required by state and city code.
New! Campaign Finance Data Search
Data related to campaign finance reports that are filed with the Clerk's Office in accordance with state and local law. Includes the ability to search the data.
Council Meeting Information Center
OCC provides public access to such council-approved documents, council meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, resolutions, election documents and more via the Council Meeting Information Center.
Boards and Commissions Information Center
Access information about the City of Austin's boards and commissions, including meeting documents, members and meeting locations.
The City Clerk will post public notices, including Rule Postings, Election Notices, Firefighters', Police Officers' and EMS Personnel Civil Service Commission Notices, and other public notices. To view Land Development Rules Notices posted on or after 1/1/2016 click here. For all other notices See Public Notices.
Lobbyists must register with the City Clerk's office. OCC provides a list of all registered lobbyists and their clients.
The Austin City Code and City Charter are available online through the Municode website.
Businesses which want to apply for a liquor license/beer permit from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission are required to obtain the City Clerk's signature on the form. The signature is obtained after completing the permit process.