SERVICE
Get a San Francisco Law Library card to borrow items
Most San Francisco attorneys, judges, law firms, and local agencies can check out items.
What to know
Who can borrow items
- San Francisco attorneys, judges, firms, and agencies can get a library card.
- You can also assign others to check out materials on your behalf.
Keep in mind
- Anyone can visit the library to use and copy materials.
What to do
1. Find out if you're eligible for a library card
You can borrow materials from the San Francisco Law Library if you are a:
- State Bar of California member
Who is in good standing and has an office or lives in San Francisco - Judge of a court
In San Francisco - Member of a municipal, state, or federal agency
In San Francisco
2. Complete an application
Attorneys: Include a copy of your photo ID, or another document that shows you live or work in San Francisco.
3. Email completed application to:
Return form by mail
1145 Market Street, Floor 4
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Supporting information
Special cases
Special services for law firms
Law firms can sign up for priority reference services. Get information about becoming a member.
When your contact details change
To renew your card, we'll ask you each year to confirm your contact information.
If your mailing address, phone number, email, or similar details change at any other time, contact us: 415-554-1772
Get help
1145 Market Street, Floor 4
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Partner agencies
What to know
Who can borrow items
- San Francisco attorneys, judges, firms, and agencies can get a library card.
- You can also assign others to check out materials on your behalf.
Keep in mind
- Anyone can visit the library to use and copy materials.
What to do
1. Find out if you're eligible for a library card
You can borrow materials from the San Francisco Law Library if you are a:
- State Bar of California member
Who is in good standing and has an office or lives in San Francisco - Judge of a court
In San Francisco - Member of a municipal, state, or federal agency
In San Francisco
2. Complete an application
Attorneys: Include a copy of your photo ID, or another document that shows you live or work in San Francisco.
3. Email completed application to:
Return form by mail
1145 Market Street, Floor 4
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Supporting information
Special cases
Special services for law firms
Law firms can sign up for priority reference services. Get information about becoming a member.
When your contact details change
To renew your card, we'll ask you each year to confirm your contact information.
If your mailing address, phone number, email, or similar details change at any other time, contact us: 415-554-1772
Get help
1145 Market Street, Floor 4
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions