Grand Rapids, MN · Itasca County
Police Department Data Request Form
This form lets a requestor ask the Grand Rapids Police Department for information, with a name required when requesting data that is not public.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to describe the information you want from the Grand Rapids Police Department and provide contact details if you want notification or mailing. If you mail the form and request data that is not public, the form says to sign it before a notary and attach consent for release of data if applicable. The department will notify you when a report is ready for pickup; three or more reports incur a processing fee.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting information from the Grand Rapids Police Department can use this form; a requestor seeking non-public data must provide their name.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an “Acknowledged before me” notarial block; the requestor signs before a notary when mailing a request for data that is not public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Grand Rapids Police Department Data Request Form.
- 2
Complete The Request
Describe the information you want and provide the requestor details required for non-public data.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If mailing a request for non-public data, arrange notarization of your signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the form before the notary during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed form to the Grand Rapids Police Department; attach consent for release of data if applicable.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grand Rapids. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I request police department data?
- Complete the form with a description of the information requested and submit it to the Grand Rapids Police Department. The form says the department will notify you when you may pick up a report.
- Do I need to notarize this data request form?
- The form requires notarization if you mail it and request data that is not public. Sign before a notary and attach consent for release of data if applicable.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. If you are unsure whether the city will accept your remotely notarized form, confirm with the city if unsure.
- Is there a fee for requesting reports?
- The form says requests for three or more reports incur a processing fee. Reports are held for 10 business days after notification; a second request after failure to claim the original may result in significant labor and copying charges.