Please Note: 

We have streamlined our CEQA filing cover sheet to best meet our customer's needs.  Starting August 31, 2023, you will be prompted to complete the revised form.

CEQA filing

Check California Department of Fish and Wildlife if you have a question regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reports. 

Check the Environmental Notice and Fee Schedule for more information.

You can file California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Reports in person or by mail.

By Email

• Please note, there is a 10 page limit when submitting by email.
• Include, for each filing, a CEQA Filing Cover Sheet, along with any attachments which could include:
  • Negative Declaration
  • Environmental Impact Report
  • Notice of Intent
  • Notice of Preparation
  • Notice of Availability
  • Notice of Exemption
• Only credit card or intra-charge account are accepted as a form of payment via email.

In Person

• Bring the original and two copies of each environmental filing. The original and each copy are required to have a completed CEQA Filing Cover Sheet.
• Payment of all fees (for both County and State) are required to complete filings.

By Mail

• Mail original and two copies of each environmental filing to:
  
  Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder's Office
  ATTN:  Business Division
  110 West Tasman Drive
  San Jose, CA 95134

Include the original and two copies of each environmental filing. The original and each copy are required to have a completed CEQA Filing Cover Sheet. If there are attachments, please provide three (3) sets of attachments for submission.

• Payment of all fees (for both County and State) are required to complete filings.
• Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

CEQA Research

• To research filed CEQA documents, please click here.

CEQA Filing Cover Sheet (PDF)

• CEQA Filing Cover Sheet