Richmond, VA · City of Richmond
Freedom of Information Act Request Form
This form lets people request City of Richmond records and choose how they want to review or receive the requested information.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from the City of Richmond and specify the property address or subject matter. It asks for your contact information, the records requested, and your preferred way to review and receive them. The form explains that the city has five working days to respond and that reasonable charges may apply.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting records from the City of Richmond can use this form to describe the records and select a preferred delivery method.
How to submit it
Email the completed request to [email protected]. The form also lists the Bureau of Permits and Inspections at 900 East Broad Street, Room 108, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
About notarization
This request is signed without a notary; the form mentions no sworn attachment or related notarized step, so the requester signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Freedom of Information Act Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Print legibly and provide your contact information, the records requested, and your preferred manner of compliance and delivery.
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Review Your Request
Specify the property address or subject matter as clearly as possible to help locate the records.
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Submit To The City
Email the completed request to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Freedom of Information Act Request Form do?
- It lets you request City of Richmond records, describe the records or subject matter, and choose how you want to review or receive them.
- Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Act Request Form?
- No. This request is signed without a notary, and the form mentions no sworn attachment or related notarized step; the requester signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Freedom of Information Act Request Form?
- Email the completed request to [email protected]. The form also lists the Bureau of Permits and Inspections' mailing address in Richmond.
- What information does the FOIA request form ask for?
- It asks for your name, contact information, the records requested, any property address or specific subject matter, and your preferred manner of compliance and delivery.
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