Get Request For Public Report (pdf) - City Of Bellingham - Cob

This guide provides clear steps to effectively complete the Request For Public Report form for the City of Bellingham. Whether you are seeking to inspect or obtain copies of public records, this comprehensive guide will assist you in navigating each section of the form with ease.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the Request For Public Report form.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the Request For Public Report form, which will open in the designated editing tool.
2. Begin filling out Section 1, titled 'Records Request.' Here, enter your name, phone number, email address, and address. Provide specific information to help identify the records you are requesting, including incident types and associated names if known.
3. Indicate whether you wish to inspect the records or receive copies by checking the appropriate box. Clearly specify the records you are requesting in the provided space.
4. Complete the 'Requester Signature' section by signing your name. Fill in the date and check the method of request by marking one of the given options (in person, by phone, by fax, by mail, by email).
5. Once Section 1 is completed, proceed to Section 2, which is for agency response. This section will be completed by the appropriate employee and includes options for allowing access, denying access, or referring to the prosecutor.
6. In Section 2, the employee will indicate whether access is granted or denied, and any applicable charges for copies over the specified limit will be calculated.
7. Lastly, if applicable, Section 3 will be filled out to notify the requester of the response. The employee will document how notification was made, and this section will include the name of the employee making notification.
8. Once all required sections are complete, save the changes made to the form. From there, you can download, print, or share the completed Request For Public Report form as needed.

Complete your request for public records online today to access vital information.