Helen, GA · White County

No notary required

City Hall / Court Open Records Request

Use this form to request inspection of public records from the City of Helen and provide contact information for notification when the records are ready.

What this form is

The City of Helen Open Records Request Form lets a person identify public records they want to inspect and tell the city how to notify them when the records are available. It asks for the records sought, preferred notification details, the requester’s printed name and signature, and the submission date. The form states that the requester agrees to pay copying and applicable administrative costs.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting to inspect public records from the City of Helen can use this form to describe the records and provide notification details.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the City of Helen; the form lists PO Box 280, Helen, GA 30545, and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it asks the requester to sign and date the form, with no notarized or sworn attachment mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the City of Helen Open Records Request Form.

  2. 2

    Describe The Records

    Write which public records you want to inspect and how the city can notify you when they are ready.

  3. 3

    Complete And Sign

    Enter your printed name and sign the form; include the date submitted to the City of Helen.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed form to the City of Helen at the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the City Hall / Court Open Records Request?
No. The form asks you to sign and date it, and does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the City Hall / Court Open Records Request?
Submit it to the City of Helen at PO Box 280, Helen, GA 30545, or use the email address listed on the form: [email protected].
What information does the open records request form ask for?
It asks you to describe the public records for inspection, provide a way to be notified when they are ready, print your name, and sign.
What costs does the form say I may have to pay?
The form says the requester agrees to pay copying and applicable administrative costs. It lists copying charges of $0.10 per page and administrative charges for searches exceeding fifteen minutes.

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