Request a Public Record - City of Charlotte
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This document is a public records request guidance page for the City of Charlotte that explains how residents can access government documents under North Carolina law. The City of Charlotte operates a Public Records Request Portal where residents can submit requests, view released records, and check request status; requests can be submitted through the portal or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 704.336.2248 or PublicRecordsRequest@charlottenc.gov. North Carolina's public records law, enacted in 1935 under NC General Statute Chapter 132, provides a broad definition of public records and allows any person to request records for any reason. The page lists frequently requested document categories including City Council agendas and minutes, budget information, property records, police department records, and building permits, and notes that the City provides auxiliary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon request.
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Skip to main content English is your current preferred language. OPEN SIDE MENU City of Charlotte - Home - Logo Open Search Search You Are Here : Home / Services/Request a Public Record Request a Public Record Welcome to the City of Charlotte's Public Request Page! A public record is information created or received while transacting the public business by any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions. North Carolina’s public records law, enacted in 1935, is one of the most open public records laws in the United States. The law provides a very broad definition of what is a public record and stipulates that anyone can request a public record for any reason. It also affirms that public records and public information are property of the people. You can review the law in full here: NC General Statute Chapter 132. Request Public Records To submit a public records request, view released records, and to check the status of your submitted request please visit our Public Records Request Portal. The City of Charlotte does not discriminate based on disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon requests. To make a request, please email PublicRecordsRequest@charlottenc.gov or call the City Clerk's Office at 704.336.2248. Frequently Asked Questions about Public Records What is a public record? (show below) How do I submit a public records request? (show below) Can I submit an anonymous public records request? (show below) How long will it take to receive a response? (show below) How do I check the status of my request? (show below) How do I communicate with the city regarding my records request? (show below) What do I do if I create an account on the public portal but forget my password? (show below) How do I use the "Search Archive" to view previously released records? (show below) Frequently Requested Records: 2021 General Records Retention and Disposition Schedule(PDF, 2MB) 2021 Program Records Retention and Disposition Schedule(PDF, 1MB) Birth or death certificates Board of Elections Information Boards & Commissions Budget Information Building Plans & Permits or Certificates of Occupancy Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Records Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System (CMS) Records Charlotte Open Data Portal City Council Committees City Council Agendas, Minutes & Videos City Council Document Archives City Code of Ordinances Court Records - Civil, Criminal, Traffic Violations Court Records - Public Records Requests Criminal Background Checks Criminal Inquiries Divorce records Mapping Information Marriage License Application Mecklenburg County Public Records Requests NC General Statutes Property Records Register of Deeds Rezoning Petitions Tax Information Disclosure Statement Information provided in a public records request is subject to North Carolina public records laws and can be disclosed to any person making a public records request. Information submitted as part of your public records request will be disclosed publicly on the City of Charlotte’s Open Data Portal. This information will include Name, Organization, Date Submitted, and the text of your public records request. The City of Charlotte is committed to protecting your privacy and will ensure that any disclosures are done according to law. To learn more about how this information is managed, please see our Privacy Statement. Back to top Accessibility Policy ADA Accommodations Sitemap Public Records Privacy & Legal Notices Contact Us Subscribe/Notify Me CharMeck Alerts CATS Riders Alerts Social Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram © 2026 City of Charlotte | Powered by Granicus Ready
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