How do I submit the public documents request?

For electronic requests, email the completed form to cityclerk@ci.ferndale.ca.us. The form does not specify how to submit other requests.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the request date, email address, name, phone number, a description of the records, and whether you want to review them or obtain copies.

Does the form list a copy fee?

Yes. The form states that copies cost 25 cents each.

Ferndale, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Request for Public Documents

Ferndale residents and others can use this request form to ask the City Clerk’s Office to review or provide copies of public records.

What this form is

Use this form to ask the City of Ferndale to let you review records or provide copies. The form asks for your request date, contact details, and a description of the records, along with whether you want to review them or obtain copies. It also includes fields for staff to record receipt, fulfillment, notification, and any fees paid.

Who needs it

Anyone who wants to review public records held by the City of Ferndale or obtain copies can submit this request form.

How to submit it

For electronic requests, email the completed form to [email protected]; the form does not specify a submission method for other requests.

About notarization

This document has no notary block and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step; it asks for request details and a date, not a notarized signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Public Documents form.
2
Complete The Request
Provide your contact details, describe the records, and indicate whether you want to review them or obtain copies.
3
Gather Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
4
Submit To The City
For an electronic request, email the completed form to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request for Public Documents?: No. The form has no notary block and mentions no notarized attachment or sworn step; it asks for request details and a date.
How do I submit the public documents request?: For electronic requests, email the completed form to [email protected]. The form does not specify how to submit other requests.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the request date, email address, name, phone number, a description of the records, and whether you want to review them or obtain copies.
Does the form list a copy fee?: Yes. The form states that copies cost 25 cents each.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Public Documents doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ferndale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.