Open Records

In order to make a request to inspect or receive copies of public documents, a written and signed request must be sent to the City Clerk by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. All requests will receive an initial response within five business days. Please be as specific as possible when making your request. There is a fee of 10 cents per page or $0.20 for CDs if copies of records are requested.

If the information requested is for a commercial purpose you must also complete the Certification of Commercial Purpose.  

Request for Police Department or Fire Department records should be submitted directly to their respective department.

Covington follows the regulations set under the Kentucky Open Records Act (KORA), KRS Chapter 61. Access the full KRS Chapter here.

For any questions, please call 859-292-2314.

Requests for Police Department records:

• Police Department Open Record Request Form

Requests for Fire Department records:

• Fire Department Open Record Request Form (Incident Request Form)
• Fire Department EMS Request Form

All other record requests:

CityClerk@covingtonky.gov

• City of Covington Open Records Form
• Form OAG-1
• Commercial Purpose Certification