Brownwood, TX · Brown County

No notary required

City Hall Open Records Request

Brownwood residents and other requestors use this form to describe and request city records from the City Secretary.

What this form is

This form lets a requestor ask the City of Brownwood for public records and describe the records sought. It asks for the requestor’s name, contact details, a detailed description of the records, and a signature. The form explains that reproduction fees may apply, that fees are due before information is released, and that viewing documents may reduce fees.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting records from the City of Brownwood can use this form to provide contact details and describe the records sought.

How to submit it

Return the form to the City Secretary by mail at P.O. Box 1389, Brownwood, TX 76804, or hand deliver it to 501 Center Avenue. Call (325) 646-5775 for email options.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the City Hall Open Records Request form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact details, describe the records requested in detail, and sign the form.

  3. 3

    Submit To The City

    Return the form to the City Secretary by mail or hand delivery; call the listed number for email options.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the City Hall Open Records Request?
No. The form has a requestor signature but no notary block, and it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the City Hall Open Records Request?
Return it to the City Secretary by mail at P.O. Box 1389, Brownwood, TX 76804, or hand deliver it to 501 Center Avenue. Call (325) 646-5775 for email options.
What information does the open records request form ask for?
It asks for your name, address, phone, city, state, ZIP code, a detailed description of the records requested, and your signature.
Can requesting records involve fees?
Yes. The form lists reproduction and other charges, says fees are due before information is released, and notes that viewing documents instead of requesting copies may reduce fees.

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