Do I need a notary for the Request for Access to Public Records?

No. This form has no notary block or sworn step. The requester signs and dates it; no notarized attachment is listed.

How do I submit the public records request?

Mail the completed form to Schoharie County, PO Box 429, Schoharie, NY 12157. The form mentions a suggested email option but does not provide an email address.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks you to identify the records you want to inspect and provide your printed name, mailing address, signature, and date.

Can I appeal a denial?

Yes. The form includes an appeal section for your signature and date and says an appeal may be made to the County Attorney.

Schoharie County, NY · Schoharie County

No notary required

Request for Access to Public Records

Use this form to request to inspect public records from Schoharie County and provide your name, mailing address, signature, and the records you seek.

At a glance

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

What this form is

This form lets a requester apply to inspect public records held by Schoharie County. It asks you to describe the records and provide your printed name, mailing address, signature, and date. The county uses the form to record whether the request is approved or denied; it also includes a section to appeal a denial.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect public records from Schoharie County can use this form to describe the records and identify themselves.

How to submit it

Mail the request to Schoharie County, PO Box 429, Schoharie, NY 12157. The form notes a suggested email option but provides no email address; printed copies are listed at 25¢ per page.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Schoharie County Request for Access to Public Records form.
2
Describe the Records
Write in the records you are applying to inspect.
3
Complete Your Details
Print your name, add your mailing address, and sign and date the request.
4
Send the Request
Mail it to Schoharie County, PO Box 429, Schoharie, NY 12157. The form also mentions a suggested email option without listing an address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Request for Access to Public Records?: No. This form has no notary block or sworn step. The requester signs and dates it; no notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the public records request?: Mail the completed form to Schoharie County, PO Box 429, Schoharie, NY 12157. The form mentions a suggested email option but does not provide an email address.
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks you to identify the records you want to inspect and provide your printed name, mailing address, signature, and date.
Can I appeal a denial?: Yes. The form includes an appeal section for your signature and date and says an appeal may be made to the County Attorney.

Need something notarized?

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