Do I need a notary for the Public Information Request Form?

No. The form asks for a signature and date but has no notary block; extra pages for describing the request are not identified as requiring notarization.

What can I request with this form?

You can request inspection or copies of existing records. The form notes that the county is not required to research, create records, or answer questions.

How can I receive the requested records?

You can indicate a preference to inspect records in person, receive documents by mail, or receive them by email if possible. The form notes that mail may involve reproduction and postage charges.

Karnes County, TX · Karnes County

No notary required

Public Information Request Form

Karnes County residents and others use this form to request existing public records from a county department.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Karnes County · Karnes County, Karnes County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: co.karnes.tx.us
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 inspection or copies of existing records from a Karnes County department. It asks you to identify the department, describe the information, provide contact details, and choose whether to inspect records, receive them by mail, or receive them by email if possible; extra pages may be attached.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking existing records from a Karnes County department can use this form to describe the request and provide contact information.

How to submit it

Direct your request to the Karnes County Attorney's office at 101 N Panna Maria Ave, Suite 302, Karnes City, Texas 78118.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; any extra pages describing requested records are not identified as requiring notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Karnes County Public Information Request Form.
2
Complete the Request
Name the department, describe the information requested, select a preferred way to receive records, and provide your contact information.
3
Gather Extra Pages
Attach additional pages if needed to describe the requested information.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then direct it to the Karnes County Attorney's office at the address provided.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Information Request Form?: No. The form asks for a signature and date but has no notary block; extra pages for describing the request are not identified as requiring notarization.
How do I submit the Public Information Request Form?: Direct the request to the Karnes County Attorney's office at 101 N Panna Maria Ave, Suite 302, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
What can I request with this form?: You can request inspection or copies of existing records. The form notes that the county is not required to research, create records, or answer questions.
How can I receive the requested records?: You can indicate a preference to inspect records in person, receive documents by mail, or receive them by email if possible. The form notes that mail may involve reproduction and postage charges.

Need something notarized?

This Public Information Request Form doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.