Making A Records Request
In compliance with the Public Records Act RCW 42.56, a request can be filed online or by contacting a records officer listed below. Information about the document names you would like to request can be made by contacting staff directly in the related department or by contacting a Public Records Officer:
City Clerk's Office for General Records:
401 S Balsam St.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
City Clerk Phone: (509) 764-3703
Deputy City Clerk Phone: (509) 764-3713
E-Mail Public Records
Police Records:
411 S Balsam St.
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone: (509) 764-3887
E-mail Police Records
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:
- Request clarification for over broad requests
- 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