Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Records Request Form?

No. The form has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer simply signs and dates the request.

How do I submit the records request form?

Complete the request section and return it to the Ashland Police Department at 601 England St., Ashland, Virginia 23005.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for your name and address, telephone numbers, a detailed description of the records requested, and a report number if applicable.

Can I request records on behalf of an organization?

Yes. The form asks whether the request is for or on behalf of a business, firm, or organization. If yes, provide its name and address and the detailed reason for the request.

Ashland, VA · Hanover County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Records Request Form

Ashland residents and representatives of businesses, firms, or organizations use this form to request records from the Ashland Police Department.

What this form is

This form lets a person request records from the Ashland Police Department. The requester provides contact information, describes the records sought, and indicates whether the request is for or on behalf of a business, firm, or organization; if so, the form asks for its name, address, and the detailed reason for the request. It also includes fields for a report number, signature, and date.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting records from the Ashland Police Department can complete the request section, including someone acting for a business, firm, or organization.

How to submit it

Complete the request section and return the form to the Ashland Police Department, 601 England St., Ashland, Virginia 23005.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer simply signs and dates the request.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Freedom of Information Records Request Form.
2
Complete the Request
Fill in your contact details, indicate whether the request is for an organization, and describe the records requested.
3
Gather Attachments
The form does not specify any attachments to gather.
4
Sign and Date
Sign and date the request.
5
Return the Form
Return it to the Ashland Police Department, 601 England St., Ashland, Virginia 23005.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Records Request Form?: No. The form has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer simply signs and dates the request.
How do I submit the records request form?: Complete the request section and return it to the Ashland Police Department at 601 England St., Ashland, Virginia 23005.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for your name and address, telephone numbers, a detailed description of the records requested, and a report number if applicable.
Can I request records on behalf of an organization?: Yes. The form asks whether the request is for or on behalf of a business, firm, or organization. If yes, provide its name and address and the detailed reason for the request.

Need something notarized?

This Freedom of Information Records Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ashland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.