Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Request to Obtain Records

This form lets people request copies of police reports or other police records from the Gilroy Police Department.

What this form is

Use this form to request copies of police reports or other police records from the Gilroy Police Department. It asks for report details, information about the involved party and requestor, the records sought, and how the requestor wants to receive copies. The form notes that some releases require identification and that fees may apply.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking copies of police reports or other police records from the Gilroy Police Department can complete and submit this request.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form to the Records Department at 7301 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California 95020-6129, or email it to [email protected]. The form lists a fee of $0.10 per page, plus postage if applicable.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; its selective-release certification includes a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Request to Obtain Records form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide the report and incident details, requestor information, records requested, and preferred way to receive copies.

  3. 3

    Gather Identification If Needed

    Some report releases require identification to prove the identity of the person receiving the report.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Records Department

    Email the completed form to [email protected] or submit it to the Records Department at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request to Obtain Records?
No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. For selective-release information, the form includes a certification declaring under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the police records request?
Submit the completed form to the Records Department at 7301 Hanna Street, Gilroy, California 95020-6129, or email it to [email protected].
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for report and incident details, information about the involved party and requestor, the information requested, and whether copies should be mailed, held for pickup, or emailed.
Does the form list a fee?
Yes. It lists a fee of $0.10 per page, plus postage if applicable, and says fees are paid upon request for records mailed to the requestor.

Need something notarized?

This Request to Obtain Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gilroy form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.