Do I need a notary for the Application to Access Records?

No. The form asks you to print, sign, and date it; it does not require notarization or identify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Application to Access Records?

Email it to communications@monroecounty.gov, fax it to (585) 753-1068, or mail it to the Monroe County Access Office, Department of Communications, at the address listed on the form.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks you to describe the records requested and provide your name, contact information, and, if applicable, project or client and firm or company details.

Could there be a fee for a records request?

Yes. The form states that there may be a fee associated with your request.

Monroe County, NY · Monroe County

No notary required

Application to Access Records

Monroe County’s Freedom of Information request form lets people request county records and provide contact information for the request.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this form to request access to records from Monroe County under its Freedom of Information process. The form asks for a description of the requested records, requester contact details, and a signature and date. A fee may be associated with the request, and the form notes that denial may be appealed.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting access to Monroe County records can use this form and provide details to help the county identify the requested records.

How to submit it

Email the form to [email protected], fax it to (585) 753-1068, or mail it to Monroe County Access Office, Department of Communications, 39 W Main St – Suite 108, Rochester, NY 14614.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Application to Access Records PDF.
2
Describe the Records
Be as specific as possible when describing the records you are requesting.
3
Complete and Sign
Fill in your requester and contact information, then print, sign, and date the form.
4
Submit to the County
Email, fax, or mail the completed form using the submission details printed on it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application to Access Records?: No. The form asks you to print, sign, and date it; it does not require notarization or identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Application to Access Records?: Email it to [email protected], fax it to (585) 753-1068, or mail it to the Monroe County Access Office, Department of Communications, at the address listed on the form.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks you to describe the records requested and provide your name, contact information, and, if applicable, project or client and firm or company details.
Could there be a fee for a records request?: Yes. The form states that there may be a fee associated with your request.

Need something notarized?

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