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Public Records Fee in Iowa

Iowa Code § 22.3 governs the fee for accessing public records. The statute sets out the permissible charges for the actual cost of providing the record, which may include labor, materials, and any applicable retrieval expenses. The official source provides the full statutory language and any specific rates or formulas. The worked example below illustrates how the fee is calculated under this section. For an estimate of the fee in your particular situation, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the rules from Iowa Code § 22.3 to your specific request details.

Governing authority

In Iowa, the public records fee rule is set by Iowa Code § 22.3. The verified packet cites Iowa Code § 22.3 (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/iowaCode/sections?codeChapter=22).

Iowa public records fee: governed by Iowa Code § 22.3. The verified packet cites Iowa Code § 22.3 (https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/iowaCode/sections?codeChapter=22).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.