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Public Records Fee in Minnesota

Under Minnesota’s public records law, the fee for providing copies of government data is set at a specific per-page rate. Minn. Stat. § 13.03 authorizes a government entity to charge a fee for copies of public records, with the statute specifying the maximum amount per page. The fee applies to paper copies of public records requested under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Additional costs, such as for mailing or for copies in non-paper formats, are governed by separate statutory provisions not detailed here. The official source at the link above contains the complete fee rule, including any exceptions or adjustments. The calculator below can estimate a total fee based on the number of pages requested.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the public records fee rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 13.03. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 13.03 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.03).

Minnesota public records fee: the verified value is $0.25 under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 13.03 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.03).

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.