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1. How and where do I register to vote?

To learn more about voter registration, how and where to vote, please visit Voter Registration website.

2. How can I view all of the municipal laws that govern the City of Hanford?

The Hanford Municipal Code can be viewed by visiting the Municipal Code website.

3. How do I run for public office?

Please visit our elections page by clicking on the link below. Or you may contact the City Clerk at the number listed below.

Phone: (559) 585-2515

Election Information

4. How do I get a passport?

You will soon be able to apply for a passport with the City of Hanford.

In the meantime, please visit the U.S. Department of State website for more resources.

5. How do I get a copy of the city budget?

The City Budget can be viewed online by clicking the link below. 

City Budget

6. How do I get a divorce?

For information regarding divorces, please visit the Kings County Superior Court website and download the Dissolution of Marriage forms.

7. How do I find the city ordinances that concern my property?

For information about City Ordinances please click the link below to view the Hanford Municipal Code. 

Municipal Code

8. Where are the polling stations?

See polling places in Hanford by visiting the Kings County Elections website.

9. Who are my representatives?

The Hanford City Council is broken up by districts. To view the districts and the Council Members associated with each district please visit the City Council page. 

Hanford's state representatives

State Senate District 16

Melissa Hurtado (D)

State Assembly District 33

Devon Mathis (R)

Hanford's federal representatives

Congressional District 20

Kevin McCarthy (R)

Congressional District 21

David Valadao (R)

U.S. Senators

Alex Padilla (D)

Dianne Feinstein (D)