Public Records Access / Research Request | City of Boise
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The City of Boise's public records access page outlines the process and requirements for submitting records requests to the city government. All requests receive an initial response within three business days, and most records are provided free of charge unless the request exceeds 100 pages or requires more than two hours of staff processing time, in which case payment is required based on a cost estimate provided before work begins. Requests must comply with the Idaho Public Records Act and should include specific details such as document descriptions, relevant dates, geographic areas, and identifying numbers to facilitate timely processing.
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Home City Clerk Public Records Public Records Access / Research Request Public Records Access / Research Request All requests for records submitted to the City of Boise will receive an initial response within three business days. If your request requires more than three business days to process, you will receive a notification email. Most records requests are fulfilled free of charge. However, payment is required if it is anticipated that your request will result in the printing of more than 100 pages of documents or take more than two hours of staff time to process. If payment is needed, you will receive a notice that includes an estimate of the cost to process your records request. The City of Boise requires payment of this estimate amount before work can begin on your request. Additional payment may be required if the cost of processing your request proves to be in excess of the original estimate. TIPS FOR SUBMISSION Be Specific. Please be specific regarding the records/documents you are requesting. Providing details and specific information will help us to locate the records you are looking for. At a minimum, please include: A detailed description of the record you are seeking Relevant dates or date ranges Geographic area of interest, specific addresses, or locations, if applicable Specific GIS layers, if applicable Project/Bid Number (or other identifying document numbers), if applicable All requests will be responded to in compliance with the Idaho Public Records Act, Idaho Code § Title 74, Chapter 1. Please note: If you wish to submit a Public Records Request for the Boise Police Department, please go to this page. Your Contact Information First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Street Address * City / State * Example: Boise, ID Zip Code * I am an Idaho resident * By checking 'Yes', I hereby certify, in accordance with Idaho Code § 74-102(4), that I am a resident of the state of Idaho as defined by Idaho Code § 74-101(15), having been domiciled within the state of Idaho for a period of at least 30 days and am not a full-time student who is a resident of another state. Domicile does not include a person's workplace, vacation residence, or part-time residence. Non-residents may still request and receive records; residency impacts response deadlines. Yes No Records Request - Please provide detail on the documentation/information you are seeking Specific Directions for Records Requested * Please provide a detailed description of the record you are requesting, be as specific as possible. Include project/bid numbers or other identifying document numbers, GIS data layers requested. Applicable Dates Please provide any date, dates, or date ranges that are applicable to your request. Geographic Area / Specific Address of Interest Please provide specific addresses or locations related to your request. Include items such as, street names, locations, districts, subdivisions, project boundaries, GIS data layers requested, etc. By checking this box, I hereby certify, in accordance with Idaho Code § 74-102(5)(b) and § 74-120(b), that I will not use, nor will I allow to be used in any form or manner, the records, documents, or lists obtained by the City of Boise as a mailing or telephone number list for any purpose. * Complete Recapcha * Required 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. First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Message SUBMIT Phone (208) 972-8150 TTY (800) 377-3529 Hours Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed holidays Address 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 GET DIRECTIONS CLOSE
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The City of Boise Public Records page explains that all residents have the right to examine and copy public records held by the city, subject to costs for gathering and reproduction that must be paid before distribution. Public records requests can be submitted online, by letter to the Office of the City Clerk (P.O. Box 500, Boise, ID 83701-0500), by fax to (208) 384-3711, or in person at Boise City Hall (150 N Capitol Blvd.). Boise Police Department public records requests must be submitted through a separate online portal and cannot be processed by the City Clerk's office. The City Clerk (Jamie Heinzerling) and Deputy City Clerk (Kylie Boazman) oversee public records access and screen requests to ensure compliance with Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1.