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Simplify Public Records Requests with Professional Form Templates

Public records request forms are essential tools for government agencies, journalists, legal professionals, and citizens seeking access to information under FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and open records laws. These templates help organizations receive, process, and track requests efficiently while ensuring compliance with transparency regulations.

Who Uses Public Records Request Forms?

These forms are designed for government agencies at federal, state, and local levels, as well as public institutions, schools, and organizations subject to open records laws. They're equally valuable for journalists, researchers, legal teams, and advocacy groups submitting information requests.

How Paperform Streamlines the Process

Paperform's public records request templates make it easy to collect detailed information from requesters, including specific documents sought, preferred formats, and contact details. With conditional logic, you can route different types of requests to appropriate departments automatically.

Capture eSignatures through Papersign to verify requester identity when needed. Use Stepper workflows to guide requesters through multi-step submission processes, ensuring all necessary information is provided upfront. Track submissions through integrated workflows, set up automated acknowledgment emails, and manage response timelines efficiently.

Our templates are fully customizable to match your agency's branding and specific legal requirements, helping you maintain transparency while protecting sensitive information and managing workload effectively.