Akron, NY · Erie County

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Application for Public Access to Records

Akron’s Application for Public Access to Records lets a requester ask a department for records, including records identified by property address and date range.

What this form is

Use this application to request records from a Village of Akron department. It asks you to identify the records, including the property address and date range, and provide your name, mailing address, phone number, and signature. The form also asks whether you want copies and includes a certification about how the requested information will be used.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting records from a Village of Akron department can use this application to identify the records and provide their contact information.

How to submit it

Address the request to the department named on the form. The form lists a $0.25-per-copy charge for copies but does not provide a submission address or method.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Public Access to Records.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Identify the records, property address, and date range; provide your contact information and indicate whether you want copies.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not identify any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Address The Request

    Address the application to the department named on the form and check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Public Access to Records?
It is an application for requesting records from a Village of Akron department. It asks for the records sought, including the property address and date range, along with the requester’s contact information.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks you to describe the records, provide a property address and date range, print your name, add your mailing address and phone number, and sign and date the request. It also asks whether you want copies.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Public Access to Records?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary and identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit the records request?
Address it to the department named on the form. The application does not provide a submission address or method, so check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Public Access to Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Akron form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.