Writing Your Request and Knowing Your Rights After You Send It

Writing the actual request takes less than five minutes. Get a copy and paste template, plus a plain English breakdown of what Nevada law requires agencies to do once they receive your request, including response timelines, fees, and what to do if you’re denied.

SAMPLE Request letter

[DATE]

To: [AGENCY NAME] Public Records Officer [EMAIL OR ADDRESS]

Re: Public Records Request

Hello,

Under the Nevada Public Records Act (NRS Chapter 239), I am requesting copies of the following records:

[Describe the records you want. Be specific: names, offices, topics, and keywords.]

Date range: [START DATE] to [END DATE]

Please send the records electronically to [YOUR EMAIL]. If any part is confidential, please redact that part, release the rest, and cite the law that applies. If fees will be more than $[AMOUNT], please let me know first.

Nevada law requires a response within five business days. Thank you for your help.

[YOUR NAME] [PHONE] | [EMAIL]