Public Records Requests

Access to Public Records

All records maintained by the City of Snoqualmie are available for public inspection unless specifically exempted by law. You are entitled to access public records, under reasonable conditions, and to receive copies of those records upon paying the costs of making the copy. In most cases, you do not have to explain why you want the records. However, specific information may be necessary to process your request. We may require information necessary to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law.

The more precisely you can identify the record you seek, the more responsive we can be. The City of Snoqualmie provides access to existing public records in its possession; however, the City is not required to collect information or organize data to create a record not existing at the time of the request.

How to Submit a Public Records Request

Make an online Public Records Request. 

If you don't have online access, forms are available at City Hall, 38624 SE River Street in downtown Snoqualmie. Call 425-888-1555 for more information. 

How the City Will Respond to Your Public Records Request

Within five business days of receipt of the request (day one is the first working day after the request is received), the City of Snoqualmie will do one or more of the following:

  • The City will make the records available for inspection or copying.
  • The City will identify an online location where the record can be accessed. Requesters who cannot access the Internet may be provided hard copies.
  • The City will provide a reasonable estimate of when records will be available.
  • If the requester is unclear or does not sufficiently identify the requested records, the City will request clarification from the requester. Such clarification may be requested and provided by telephone, the public records officer or designee my revise the estimate of when records will be available.
  • If copies are requested and payment of a deposit for the copies, if any, is made or terms of payment are agreed upon, send the copies to the requester.
  • The City may deny the request.

Fee Schedule

Fees will be charged according to the Fee Schedule. Payment of fees is required prior to release of records, unless other arrangements have been made with the Public Records Officer. The City Clerk is the City of Snoqualmie's Public Records Officer.