Bremerton, WA · Kitsap County
Request for Public Records
Bremerton residents and other requestors use this form to ask the city to inspect or provide copies of public records.
What this form is
Use this form to request city records, listing the records sought with as much detail as possible, including specific dates and names. The requestor provides contact information, certifies they have read the administrative policy, and signs the request; the form also includes information about records that may be exempt and possible copy charges.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of Bremerton city records can use this form to describe the records requested.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the requestor signs and dates the request, and the form lists no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request for Public Records PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter your contact information and describe the records sought, including specific dates and names when possible.
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Sign And Date
Certify that you have read the administrative policy, then sign and date the request.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the public records request form ask for?
- It asks for the request date, requestor name, represented business or party, address, phone, email, and a detailed description of the records requested.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Public Records?
- No. The requestor signs and dates this form; it lists no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit a public records request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What does the form say about copy charges?
- The administrative policy lists charges for photocopies and scans, computer disks, and other categories. It says other categories are covered in BMC Chapter 3.01.
Need something notarized?
This Request for Public Records doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bremerton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.