Requesting Public Records

• Iowans Can Request Public Records by Telephone, Letter, Fax, or E-mail

  Iowans have a right to request copies of public records by contacting governmental bodies by letter, telephone, or electronic means.

• Requests for Public Records: Must Citizens Show Up in Person?

  Guidelines for citizens and officials on requests for public records.

• "Golden Rules" for Public Records Requests

  When a person requests access to a public record, questions may arise: Does the requester have to explain a reason for the request? Does the person have to show identification to get access to the record? Do public officials have to give a reason to deny access to a record?

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