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Public Records Fee in Virginia

Virginia law caps the fees a public body may charge for producing requested records. The governing rule is Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704, which sets the maximum allowable charges for searching, duplicating, and supplying records under the Freedom of Information Act. That statute establishes a ceiling on costs, meaning agencies cannot exceed the amounts it specifies. The worked example below illustrates how the fee is calculated, but the exact rates and formula are defined solely in the official source. Because charges depend on the type of record, volume, and labor involved, the calculator can estimate your specific total based on the statutory parameters.

Governing authority

In Virginia, the public records fee rule is set by Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704. The verified packet cites Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title2.2/chapter37/section2.2-3704/).

Virginia public records fee: governed by Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704. The verified packet cites Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3704 (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title2.2/chapter37/section2.2-3704/).

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.