Print Form Department of Financial Institutions PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Division of Consumer Services PO Box 41200 Olympia, WA 98504-1200 (360) 902-8804/FAX: (360) 704-6467 cspublicrecords DFI.Wei.gov.

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How to fill out the WA Public Records Request online

Filing a public records request is an important step in obtaining information held by governmental agencies. This guide will walk you through the process of completing the Washington Public Records Request form online, ensuring a smooth experience.

Follow the steps to successfully submit your request.

  1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred online format.
  2. Fill in the section labeled 'person requesting' with your full name, company (if applicable), mailing address, city, state, ZIP code, telephone number, fax number, and email address. Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
  3. Under 'name of public record', provide the name of the company or individual related to the records you are requesting. Include the company address if applicable and the date of the document you need.
  4. Clearly specify the exact records or information you are requesting in the designated space. Be as detailed as possible to help facilitate your request.
  5. Read the conditions for release or review of public records carefully. By checking the agreement box, you confirm that the information obtained will not be used for commercial purposes and understand the handling requirements of the records.
  6. Sign and date the form where indicated to authorize the request for public records. This signature is essential for processing your request.
  7. Be mindful not to send any money until you are notified of the cost associated with your request. The agency will inform you of any fees required.
  8. Once you have completed the form, save the changes, then download, print, or share your completed form as necessary for submission.

Complete your public records request online today to gain access to the information you need.

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How do I get public records in Washington State?

The request must be for a specific identifiable record or series of records. The more precisely you identify the record you seek, the more efficient and effective we can be in locating and providing the appropriate documents. If you need assistance submitting your request, please call 360-725-2733.

All records maintained by state and local agencies are available for public inspection unless law specifically exempts them. You are entitled to access to public records under reasonable conditions, and to copies of those records upon paying the costs of making the copy.

Anyone can ask to see written records produced by Washington State government agencies including the Department of Health. To find out more, choose from the following options: Submit a public records request through our DOH Public Records Portal.

Use of Arrest Information ing to the Washington Human Rights Commission, employers should not use information about arrests not resulting in convictions to make hiring decisions. However, employers can consider arrests that resulted in convictions and for pending criminal cases.

In Washington, criminal records are public through the Freedom of Information Act since they are contained and used by the law enforcement agencies within Washington state.

Washington law (Chapter 42.56 RCW) requires that identifiable public records be made available to members of the public for inspection and copying upon request. Only records that are exempt by law may be withheld from disclosure. The Act also requires that the public records requested are "identifiable".

All court records are open to the public except as restricted by federal law, state law, court rule, court order, or case law.

State and local government agencies are required by RCW 42.56. 520 to respond to a public records request within five business days of receiving the request by doing one of the following: Providing for inspection and/or copying of the records requested.

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