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This webpage describes the City of Boise's public records access procedures and policies under the Idaho Public Records Act. It explains that all public records are available for inspection with potential associated costs, and provides multiple submission methods for records requests (online, by mail, fax, or in person) through the City Clerk's office, with a separate process for Boise Police Department records. The page defines key terms including "public record" and "writing" as specified in Idaho Code and notes that released records are not warranted for completeness or accuracy.
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Home City Clerk Public Records Public Records Your Right to Public Information Everyone has a right to examine and take a copy of any City of Boise public record. All public records are available for inspection except as otherwise expressly provided by statute. There can be costs associated with gathering and reproducing records. Customers must pay the appropriate cost before the records are distributed. If you have questions concerning the costs involved, please contact the City Clerk's office prior to submitting your request. If a request is made for an item that is not a "Public Record", the Idaho Public Records Act may not be applicable. The City Clerk's office works to ensure that all requests are screened and only "Public Records" are accessed. Records released pursuant to this request are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy. The information provided represents the disclosable information pursuant to Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1 and Boise City Code. Additional records from other sources may present a more accurate representation of a given situation. Custodian of Records Kylie Boazman Deputy City Clerk Email Jamie Heinzerling City Clerk Email Submit a Public Records Request Public Records Access / Research Request Public records access requests can be made online. SUBMIT REQUEST Police Public Records Request All public records requests for the Boise Police Department must be made online. The Office of the City Clerk cannot process requests for the Boise Police Department. SUBMIT REQUEST Other Submission Options By Letter Send a completed and signed Public Records Request Form to: Office of the City Clerk Attn: Public Records Request P.O. Box 500 Boise, ID 83701-0500 By Fax Fax a completed and signed Public Records Request Form to (208) 384-3711 In Person You can drop off a completed and signed Public Records Request Form to the City Clerk's staff at: Boise City Hall 150 N Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702 Public Records Definitions Public Record Includes, but is not limited to, any writing containing information relating to the conduct or administration of the public’s business prepared, owned, used or retained by any state agency, independent public body corporate and politic or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics. (Idaho Code 74-101(13)) Writing Includes, but is not limited to, handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing and every means of recording, including letters, words, pictures, sounds or symbols or combination thereof, and all papers, maps, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, magnetic or punched cards, discs, drums or other documents. (Idaho Code 74-101(18)) Residents Visitors Business Government Departments & Programs Sitemap Terms of Use Be 'In the Know,' sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. Submit City of Boise 150 North Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702 Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn © 2026 City of Boise. All rights reserved. CLOSE Send a Message to City Clerk Please fill out the form and a representative from the city will be in touch with you. 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