Ballot Initiative Qualification

This service provides information for qualifying an initiative to go to election and placing a measure on the ballot. 

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.

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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Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm


1055 Monterey Street Suite D120
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Tel: (805) 781-5080

Fax: (805) 781-1111