Publication
Public records request form (ODS-14)
The paper form for requesting your public records, for anyone who cannot or does not want to use the online service.
FormODS-14Updated
When to use this form
Use this form if you would rather not make your request online, or if you do not hold a Commonwealth ID account. The online service is usually faster, but this route carries exactly the same statutory reply time of 20 working days.
You can also make a request by telephone on 0800 118 4401, and someone will complete the form with you.
What you will need
You will need to prove who you are. Send a copy of one photographic identity document with the form — we return it within five working days of receiving it.
- Your full name, date of birth, and current address
- Any previous names or addresses relevant to the records
- Which departments you believe hold the records, if you know
- A copy of one photographic identity document
Related publications
Commonwealth records retention schedule
How long public services keep different categories of record, and what happens to records when a service is retired.