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The City of Raleigh provides a public records transparency system designed to make government information accessible while reducing costs and administrative burden. Many commonly requested records are available through self-service options, including City Council meeting minutes, open data portals, planning and development permits, public safety reports, and utilities information, with additional records available through other agencies like Wake County. For records not available online, residents can submit formal public records requests through the city's Public Records Portal, which processes requests in order and provides updates through the portal as requests progress.
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Records Request Updated: Mar 9, 2026 Jump To: CITY OF RALEIGH SELF-SERVICE RECORDS OTHER AGENCIES SUBMIT A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST The City of Raleigh is committed to transparency and accountability, and is subject to the public records laws and policies of the federal government and the State of North Carolina. Making information available via internet access saves the taxpayers money and time in many ways, including: Residents do not have to go to a particular office to obtain information; Maintenance of physical records is greatly decreased; Business and community organizations have on-demand access to information; and, Fewer staff members are needed to provide on-site service. Many of the most commonly requested records are available via self-service or open data. City of Raleigh Self-Service Records City Council & Board and Commission Meetings Agendas and Searchable Meeting Minutes Open Data (including unclaimed checks, zoning, permits, and many others) Open Data Raleigh Portal. Planning and Development Services Portal access to all records listed: Certificates of Occupancy Certificates of Completeness Permits Information Building Inspections Zoning Code Violations Housing and Neighborhood/Nuisance Violations Code Violations Public Safety Crash Reports Police Reports Arrest Records Crime Statistics Fire Code Violation Records Hazardous Material/Storage Tank Records Public Utilities Water/Sewer Connection Dates Other Agencies Marriage, Birth, and Death Records Wake County Register of Deeds Court Related Records (including divorce, traffic violations, criminal and civil disputes) Wake County Clerk of Court Submit a Public Records Request If you’re looking for a City of Raleigh record that isn’t available through the self-service options above, you can submit a public records request through our Public Records Portal: Make Request. Requests are processed in the order received. Some may take longer to fulfill based on complexity or legal review requirements. You’ll receive updates through the portal as your request moves through the process. Need help getting started? Visit our Public Records FAQ for tips on how to submit a clear and complete request. SHARE PRINT CONTACT PublicRecords.Request@raleighnc.gov Steps to request a record: 1. Check to see if record is already online. 2. Review FAQ section on this page. 3. Submit a records request form. SUBSCRIBE Enter your email to view all topics Back to Ask Raleigh - Fix, Report, Request Back to Engage With the City Back to Government LEAD DEPARTMENT: Communications City Attorney SERVICE CATEGORIES: Public Information and Social Media Was this page helpful? Yes No This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory.
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