Do I need a notary for the Public Records Request Form?

No. This form is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.

How do I submit a Flathead County public records request?

Submit the completed form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details. The form says requests must be in writing.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the requested document number or type, expected page count, certification and delivery preferences, requestor details, preferred contact method, and payment information.

When are copy charges due?

The form states that copy charges are due upon delivery. It lists document charges of 50¢ for the first page and 25¢ for each subsequent page, with an additional $2 charge for certifications.

Flathead County, MT · Flathead County

No notary required

Public Records Request Form

Flathead County residents and other requestors use this form to request public records in writing and provide delivery and contact preferences.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Flathead County · Flathead County, Flathead County, Montana
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: flatheadcounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Flathead County Resolution #2414 requires public records requests to be made in writing, and this form records the requested document number or type and expected page count. It asks for requestor and contact details, delivery preference, whether certification is needed, and payment information; copy charges are due upon delivery.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting public records from Flathead County can use this form to identify the records and provide contact and delivery information.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Flathead County Public Records Request Form.
2
Complete the Request
Identify the document number or type, provide requestor information, and select delivery and contact preferences.
3
Check Certification and Payment Details
Indicate whether certification is needed and provide payment information; copy charges are due upon delivery.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the written request to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Records Request Form?: No. This form is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.
How do I submit a Flathead County public records request?: Submit the completed form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details. The form says requests must be in writing.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the requested document number or type, expected page count, certification and delivery preferences, requestor details, preferred contact method, and payment information.
When are copy charges due?: The form states that copy charges are due upon delivery. It lists document charges of 50¢ for the first page and 25¢ for each subsequent page, with an additional $2 charge for certifications.

Need something notarized?

This Public Records Request Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Flathead County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.