Public Records Request
All records which meet the definition below are public records, unless exempted under section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code. There is no fee to file a public records request, however fees may be assessed in accordance with Cuyahoga County Code Section 106.06 and ORC 149.43.
"Public record" includes any document, device, or item, regardless of physical form or characteristic, including electronic records, created or received by or coming under the jurisdiction of any public office, which serves to document the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operation, or other activities of the office.
Media
If you are a member of the media, please send your request directly to:
- Jennifer Ciaccia at jciaccia@cuyahogacounty.gov and Kelly Woodard at klwoodard@cuyahogacounty.gov for all general requests
Other related pages:
- Birth or death certificates
- Clerk of Courts
- Marriage licenses
- Public Records Managers
- See other county topics and services for more information
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