New Albany, OH · Franklin County
Public Records Request Form
New Albany residents and other requestors can use this form to describe public records they want to inspect or receive as copies.
What this form is
Use this form to tell New Albany what public records you want to inspect or receive as copies, and to specify your preferred copy format. It asks for requestor contact details, the date and time of the request, and a description of the records. The form notes copy costs and explains additional cost procedures for police video records.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or receive copies of New Albany public records can use this form to help city staff facilitate the request.
How to submit it
Forward the form to the appropriate city department, if known; if unsure, send it to Council Clerk Christina Madriguera at [email protected] or call (614) 245-7204 with questions.
About notarization
This form has no notary block; it requests the date and time of the request and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Public Records Request Form for New Albany.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact details, request date and time, the specific records sought, and whether you want inspection or copies and in what format.
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Review Copy Cost Information
Check the form's stated copy costs and its separate provisions for police video records.
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Forward The Form
Send it to the appropriate city department, if known. If unsure, forward it to Council Clerk Christina Madriguera at [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Public Records Request Form ask for?
- It asks for your name, address, phone number, email address, request date and time, a description of the records, whether you want to inspect them or receive copies, and your preferred copy format.
- How do I submit the Public Records Request Form?
- Forward the form to the appropriate city department, if known. If you are unsure, forward it to Council Clerk Christina Madriguera at [email protected] or call (614) 245-7204 with questions.
- Do I need a notary for the Public Records Request Form?
- No. This form has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step; it asks for the date and time of the request.
- Are copies of public records free?
- The form states there is no charge for electronic document copies sent by email. It lists charges for hard-copy pages, CDs, USB drives, and mailing costs; police video requests have separate cost provisions.