Arcata, California is known for its progressive politics, its vibrant downtown, and its commitment to sustainability. The Arcata City Council is composed of five members, each elected to a four-year term. The council meets twice a month to discuss and vote on matters of local importance. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- City of Arcata
 Directory of Arcata city records and information
 
- Arcata City Manager
 Public information and records
 736 F Street
 Arcata, CA 95521
 T: (707) 822-5953
 F: (707) 822-8018
 Email: citymgr@cityofarcata.org
 
- Arcata Police Department
 Police department information
 736 F Street, Arcata
 T: (707) 822-2428
 F: (707) 822-7936
 
- Arcata Public Library
 Reference and information services
 500 7th Street
 Arcata, CA 95521
 T: (707) 822-5954
 
- Arcata Criminal Records Search and History
 Public Records Access
 Public Records Ombudsman P.O. Box 944255-2550
 Sacramento, CA 95814
 Phone: (916) 445-4069 Email: PublicRecords@doj.ca.gov
 
- Arcata California Official Criminal History Background Check
 Attorney General's Office California Department of Justice
 Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
 Voice: (916) 322-3360 or (Toll-free in California) (800) 952-5225 Fax: (916) 323-5341
 
- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
 Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information.
 
- Search For Inmates in Arcata and Corrections Records
 ID & Warrants, (916) 445-6713
 Inmate Check Line (Media), (916) 557-5933
 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
 Office of Research
 1515 S Street
 Sacramento, CA 95811-7243
 Phone: (916) 323-3593
 FAX: (916) 323-2998
 
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Arcata, Humboldt County, California to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Arcata, Humboldt County, California, you would go to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and the Humboldt County Superior Court.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Arcata California Library?
The Arcata Library offers access to public records. The library's website provides information on how to access public records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Additionally, the library offers access to local, state, and federal government records.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Arcata, Humboldt County, California?
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services for the City of Arcata. Appointments are required.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Arcata, California, and what information is provided in the records?
To obtain vital records for Arcata, California, you must contact the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder's Office. The vital records available include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees. To obtain a copy of a vital record, you must provide the full name of the person listed on the record, the date of the event, and the place of the event. You must also provide a valid photo ID and proof of your relationship to the person listed on the record.