Ballot Initiative Qualification

What is the process?

Review instructions and guidelines

See the following manuals for instructions on how to qualify an initiative to go to election or to file arguments for local measures: 

Please contact the Clerk-Recorder office at (805) 781-5228 with any questions.

Who can use this service?

Anyone can use this service.

Is there a charge for this service?

Please refer to the Clerk-Recorder's Fee Schedule.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available anytime throughout the year at the Clerk-Recorder office in San Luis Obispo during regular business hours except during County-observed holidays.

Location, directions and hours of operation

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