Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County
Application for Public Access to Records
This form lets people request to inspect or obtain copies of records from the City of Canandaigua.
What this form is
Use this form to apply to inspect city records or request paper or electronic copies, if available. It asks you to describe the records in specific detail and provide your signature, application date, name, and contact information. City staff use the lower section to record routing and response details and document an approval, denial, or other records status.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of records from the City of Canandaigua can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the City of Canandaigua Application for Public Access to Records.
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Describe The Records
Specify the records you seek, including details such as dates, tax map numbers, or report numbers when available.
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Complete And Sign
Choose whether to inspect records or request copies, provide applicant information, then sign and date the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Public Access to Records?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment. The applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Application for Public Access to Records?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the City Clerk's Office and lists a city address and contact information.
- What information does the records request form ask for?
- It asks you to describe the records in specific detail and provide your signature, application date, name, email, phone, and mailing address. It also has space for an agency represented, if any.
- Can I request electronic copies of records?
- Yes. The form lets applicants request records in electronic form if available. If they are not available electronically, the form provides an option to request copies at the stated per-page rate.