Public Records Request

Making A Records Request

In compliance with the Public Records Act, a request can be filed online or by completing a fill-in form (PDF).  Information about the document names you would like to request can be made directly to the related department or by contacting a Public Records Officer:

City Clerk for General Records:
401 S Balsam St.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: (509) 764-3703 Fax: (509) 764-3739

Clerical Supervisor for Police Records:
411 S Balsam St.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: (509) 764-3889 Fax: (509) 764-3919

Email General and Police Public Records - publicrecords@cityofml.com

Cost for Public Records -

There is no fee for inspecting public records.

• Printed copies: black and white copies (8.5" x 11" and 14") $0.15 per page
• Scanned copies $0.10 per page
• Electronic delivery $0.05 cents per each 4 files and $0.10 per gigabyte
• Color, larger documents and digital media: Actual cost of reproduction
• Actual cost of other media, postage, mailing materials, or delivery charges

The City may:

• Provide copies in installments
• Require advance payment before providing further installments
• Require a deposit of 10 percent of the estimated cost prior to the copies being made