Obtain Non-Digitized Ordinances

1. Check for the availability of city ordinances online.
2. To expedite locating the non-digitized ordinance:
   1. When known, provide the exact ordinance number.
   2. If the ordinance number is not available, provide as much information about the ordinance as possible. For example, if an address, street name, or a city block is part of the ordinance (such as for redevelopment projects or street vacation) provide that information. If the ordinance references a specific business, provide the business name.
   3. When known, provide the approximate year the ordinance was passed.
3. Be ready to provide your contact information such as your name, email address, phone number.

Office of Records Retention

By email: comptroller-records@stlouis-mo.gov
By phone: 314-622-4275
By mail or in person:

The majority of requests are at no cost to the public. Requests that require over 2 hours of staff labor time will be charged in compliance with the Missouri Sunshine Law, RSMo., 610.026.

Assistance with locating and securing non-digitized ordinances.

1. Check for the availability of city ordinances online.
2. To expedite locating the non-digitized ordinance:
   1. When known, provide the exact ordinance number.
   2. If the ordinance number is not available, provide as much information about the ordinance as possible. For example, if an address, street name, or a city block is part of the ordinance (such as for redevelopment projects or street vacation) provide that information. If the ordinance references a specific business, provide the business name.
   3. When known, provide the approximate year the ordinance was passed.
3. Be ready to provide your contact information such as your name, email address, phone number.

City Register

By email: register@stlouis-mo.gov
By phone: 314-622-4145
By mail or in person:

For copies requested by mail or electronically, call the Register's office first to determine the cost.

There are no fees for research, but there is a charge for electronic copies. Call 622-4145 or email for estimated cost.

Fees as of January 2, 2024:

• $5.00 per printed certified copy
• $1.00 per printed copy

For hard copy ordinances obtained from the Register, you must send or provide payment after receiving the cost quote from the Register and before obtaining the hard copy.

Ordinances will be either mailed or emailed upon receipt of payment.