Requests for City records can be made in person between 8am and 5pm Monday-Friday at the Mayor's Office, or by phone, mail, email, or online using the form below.  A written request is not required, but will help staff facilitate the request for public records.  More information about Public Records Requests can be found on the Ohio Attorney General site and by reviewing O.R.C. 149.43.

For  requests for the Findlay Police Department or records please visit the online request portal. You may also email the Police Records Division directly at records@findlayohio.gov.

Public Records Policy

Beginning on April 3, 2025, the Findlay Police Department (FPD) will be making changes to our policies for requesting body-worn camera or in-car camera footage pursuant to HB 315 (ORC 149.43). As part of these changes, the FPD will begin charging for the preparation and redaction of requested video footage.

To request body-worn or in-car camera video footage from the Findlay Police Department (FPD), you must submit your request to the FPD Records Department, either online, by phone, in writing, or in person. Please include specific details to help identify the video. Once received, FPD will provide a written cost estimate within five (5) business days. Redaction services are billed at one and a half times the length of the video, with a maximum charge of $750 per request. Payment of the estimated cost is required before processing begins. If the final cost exceeds the estimate, the requestor will be notified and must pay the balance before receiving the video. Payments can be made via cash, credit card, or money order. Requests involving sensitive or legally protected information may require additional processing time. For more details, please contact the FPD Records Department.