What does the Open Records Request form do?

It lets you ask the City of Pelham to inspect and copy records or to receive copies. You describe the records and choose your preferred timing.

Do I need a notary for the Open Records Request?

No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the requester just signs and dates it.

Does the form mention copying or administrative charges?

Yes. It says administrative and copying costs may apply and that copies generally cost 25 cents per page unless otherwise provided by law.

Pelham, GA · Mitchell County

No notary required

Open Records Request

Use this request form to ask the City of Pelham to inspect records or receive copies, and provide details about the records you want.

What this form is

This form lets a requester ask the City of Pelham to inspect and copy records or obtain copies. It asks for a detailed description of the records, whether access is needed within three business days, and contact information. The requester agrees to pay applicable administrative and copying costs; the form says copies generally cost 25 cents per page unless otherwise provided by law.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of records from the City of Pelham can use this request form.

How to submit it

Deliver the request by hand or certified mail to the City Manager at the address printed on the form.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Records Request PDF.
2
Describe The Records
Provide as detailed a description as possible of the records you want to inspect or obtain.
3
Choose Access Timing
Select whether you want access within three business days or at a later time.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the request, then deliver it by hand or certified mail to the City Manager at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Open Records Request form do?: It lets you ask the City of Pelham to inspect and copy records or to receive copies. You describe the records and choose your preferred timing.
Do I need a notary for the Open Records Request?: No. This document is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the requester just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Open Records Request?: Deliver it by hand or certified mail to the City Manager at the address printed on the form.
Does the form mention copying or administrative charges?: Yes. It says administrative and copying costs may apply and that copies generally cost 25 cents per page unless otherwise provided by law.

Need something notarized?

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