Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Request for Public Records
Ridgecrest residents and others use this form to request identifiable public records from the City Clerk’s Office.
What this form is
This form lets a requester identify public records they want to inspect or receive as copies from the City of Ridgecrest. It asks for contact details and a specific description of the information requested, and includes options to receive a copy by mail or pick it up. The form notes that copy costs follow the approved fee schedule and that requesters will be contacted when information is ready.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of identifiable public records from the City of Ridgecrest can use this request form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it has no notarized attachment or sworn step, and it asks the requester to provide a date and requested information.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Public Records form.
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Complete The Request
Enter the date and contact details, then describe the records you are seeking as specifically as possible.
- 3
Choose Copy Delivery
Indicate whether you want copies mailed or to pick them up, and provide a phone number for notification when ready.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Ridgecrest public records request form ask for?
- It asks for your name and contact information and a specific description of the public records you want. It also includes options for mailing or picking up copies.
- Do I need a notary for the public records request?
- No. The form has no notarized attachment or sworn step; it asks for a date, contact details, and the information requested.
- How do I submit the public records request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.