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Arizona (1)

City of Tucson — City Clerk's Office
Jurisdiction
Arizona · AZ
Records law
Arizona Public Records Law (Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 39-121 to 39-126)
Dataset note
Many records available online. Contact the City Clerk's Office for records requests. Phone: (520) 791-4213.
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California (4)

City of San Diego
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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City of San Francisco
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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City of San Jose
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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City of Santa Ana
Jurisdiction
California · CA
Records law
California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov't Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000)
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Florida (1)

City of Tampa City Clerk
Jurisdiction
Florida · FL
Records law
Florida Public Records Law (Fla. Stat. § 119.01–119.15)
Dataset note
The City of Tampa uses the NextRequest portal for public records requests. The clerk's office is known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
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Georgia (1)

Clayton County
Jurisdiction
Georgia · GA
Records law
Georgia Open Records Act (Ga. Code Ann. §§ 50-18-70 to 50-18-77)
Dataset note
Specific contact information not centrally published; refer to individual department pages on the county website.
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Illinois (2)

City of Rockford
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
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City of Springfield
Jurisdiction
Illinois · IL
Records law
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1–140/11)
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Louisiana (1)

City of Shreveport
Jurisdiction
Louisiana · LA
Records law
Louisiana Public Records Act (La. Rev. Stat. § 44:1–44:41)
Dataset note
Requests are processed by the City Attorney's Office.
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Massachusetts (1)

City of Worcester — Public Records Requests
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts · MA
Records law
Massachusetts Public Records Law (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, § 7, cl. 26; ch. 66, §§ 10–18)
Dataset note
Many commonly requested records are available on the 'Informing Worcester' open data portal. RAOs must respond within 10 business days.
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Minnesota (1)

City of Saint Paul
Jurisdiction
Minnesota · MN
Records law
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (Minn. Stat. §§ 13.01–13.99)
Dataset note
Data Practices Center online portal handles most requests. Data subject requests must be responded to within 10 business days; public requests may take up to 30 business days. Fee for some requests (0.25 cents per page).
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Nevada (1)

Clark County Clerk / District Court
Jurisdiction
Nevada · NV
Records law
Nevada Public Records Act (Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 239.005–239.330)
Dataset note
Known for charging high fees for searches performed by clerk staff; court records requests are handled by email; does not have a dedicated public portal.
Medium Friction Unreviewed

New York (4)

City of Rochester
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
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City of Rochester City Clerk
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Rochester City Clerk uses a GovQA portal for FOIL requests. They are known for being responsive but may experience delays due to high volume.
Medium Friction Verified
City of Syracuse
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
FOIL requests are processed by the City Clerk. A printable form is available on the city website.
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City of Yonkers
Jurisdiction
New York · NY
Records law
New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 84–90)
Dataset note
Requests may also be mailed or delivered in person to the City Clerk's Office.
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Oklahoma (2)

City of Tulsa
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
Contact the City Clerk's Office for public records requests. The City Clerk is the depository for surety bonds, insurance policies, deeds, contracts, franchises, and all city records. Phone: 311.
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Cleveland County
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma · OK
Records law
Oklahoma Open Records Act (Okla. Stat. tit. 51, §§ 24A.1–24A.28)
Dataset note
Requests for divorce, small claims, marriage license, evictions, civil/criminal cases go to the Court Clerk's office. Download and complete the Open Records Request form from the county website.
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Oregon (1)

Clackamas County — Requesting Public Records
Jurisdiction
Oregon · OR
Records law
Oregon Public Records Law (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 192.311–192.478)
Dataset note
Public Records Request form available on website. Email form to [email protected], which routes to the appropriate department.
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South Carolina (1)

Tennessee (1)

Texas (1)

City of San Antonio
Jurisdiction
Texas · TX
Records law
Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)
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Virginia (1)

City of Virginia Beach
Jurisdiction
Virginia · VA
Records law
Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Va. Code §§ 2.2-3700–2.2-3714)
Dataset note
The Virginia Beach FOIA Request Center portal tracks all requests. Substitute requests may be submitted by fax: (757) 427-5931.
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Washington (1)

City of Seattle
Jurisdiction
Washington · WA
Records law
Washington Public Records Act (Wash. Rev. Code §§ 42.56.001–42.56.904)
Dataset note
Online Public Records Request Center powered by GovQA. Each department has a designated Public Records Officer.
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