City notices, Sheriff's Department releases and community news for Mission Viejo, from the public record.
The Mission Viejo Library accepts passport applications by appointment only. Appointment hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Time slots for the following week are posted on
The Orange County Sheriff's Department will run a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Mission Viejo on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The department is not saying where.
The city posted one item in the last week: a video titled South County SportsZone, 10/26/26, published Monday, October 26.
The City of Mission Viejo was incorporated on March 31, 1988. It does not have a charter. It is a General Law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government, according to the city's FAQ.
The City of Mission Viejo contracts with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for police services. According to the city, those services include patrol, general and special crime investigations, a Special Enforcement Team, five School Resource Officers, traffic enforcement, collision
Mission Viejo City Hall is at 200 Civic Center, next to the Library, on the corner of La Paz and Marguerite. From the 5 Freeway, take either the Oso Parkway or La Paz exit and go east to Marguerite Parkway. City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mission Viejo does not require a business license, according to the city's FAQ. All new businesses, however, must get a Certificate of Occupancy permit from the Community Development Department. The city says the certificate ensures that a business is permitted to occupy a specific building and
Many services in Mission Viejo come from independent agencies and companies rather than the city. The city keeps a list of providers on its Utilities and Service Providers page and asks residents to contact the provider directly with questions.
The city of Mission Viejo posted a video on Wednesday, October 21, titled Mission Viejo's Walk Against Drugs 2026.
Mission Viejo residents can report potholes, landscaping problems, burned-out street lights and similar issues through the city's Online Service Request System or the MV Life app. The city's Service Request page says the tool can be used to request service, report issues or report a problem that
Mission Viejo voters will see statewide Propositions 1 to 5 and 37 to 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Each entry below follows the Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide: what the measure does, the official fiscal estimate, and what a yes or no vote means. This guide takes no
The Mission Viejo City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center. The city's participation page lists meetings at 5 p.m., while the City Clerk's FAQ says the public portion begins at 6 p.m. or soon thereafter, so check the posted
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