Requests for Public Records


Washington law (Chapter 42.56 RCW) requires that, upon request, identifiable public records be made immediately available for public inspection and copying. In addition, records that are exempt by law may be withheld from public disclosure.  Exemptions are generally intended to prevent acts of privacy invasion and for personal or commercial gain. Exemptions include, but are not limited to:
  • Information regarding agency personnel, such as social security numbers, home phone numbers, home addresses, resumes and employment applications.
  • Investigative records relating to current enforcement.
  • Examination test scores.
  • Data, if disclosed could result in private gain and/or public loss.
  • Correspondence between agency staff and the Attorney General's Office.
  • Information whose release would constitute an invasion of privacy as defined in (RCW 42.56.210).

To request PDC Public Records
  • If you would like copies of manuals, brochures, forms or reports, please call (360) 753-1111, toll free at 1-877-601-2828, or send e-mail to: pdc@pdc.wa.gov.
  • For other records, we request that you please provide a detailed description of the requested records (subject, dates, location, etc.) to the Public Disclosure Commission. If you require assistance in identifying the appropriate public record, please note that Customer Service Representatives and Political Finance Specialists are available by calling (360) 753-1111, or toll free at 1-877-601-2828, or by e-mail to pdc@pdc.wa.gov.
  • If you are making a formal public records request by email, put "Public Records Request" in the subject line and send the email to pdc@pdc.wa.gov.
  • Requests to inspect or copy public records may be made in person, by letter, by telephone or by electronic means. If you are requesting paper copies, please note that the Public Disclosure Commission charges 10 cents a copy, and mailing costs, if applicable.
To request records of other agencies under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56)
The Public Disclosure Commission implements RCW 42.17A (campaign, lobbying, and personal financial affairs disclosures).  It does not implement or enforce RCW 42. 56, the Public Records Act.  If you have questions about records of other public agencies, contact those agencies directly.  If you have questions about the Public Records Act, contact the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

Questions?
If you have questions regarding the public disclosure process, please contact Suemary Trobaugh, the Records Officer, at: (360) 753-1985 or toll free at 1-877-601-2828, or e-mail to strobaugh@pdc.wa.gov.
Email: strobaugh@pdc.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 753-1985
Fax: (360) 753-1112
Address:
Public Disclosure Commission
Post Office Box 40908
Olympia, Washington 98504-0908