Create an account and submit
a Public Records Request
Access Oregon DEQ Public Records Request Online Portal
1. Access the link to the Public Records Request Online Portal
2. Select Submit a Records Request.
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Create a new account
If you request a public records request with Oregon DEQ for the first time, you would need to create a new
account before you can submit a public records request.
• Select, Create an Account:
• Complete the form information. Make sure all contact information is correct, and all requirement fields
are filled.
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• Select Requestor Type:
• Review the form, when you’re ready, enter the CAPTCHA code that appears to you, then click the
Submit button
• Then you will get an email confirmation after successfully created an account.
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Submit a Public Records Request
1. Access the link to the Public Records Request Online Portal
2. Log in to your account with the email address and password you created when you created your
account, then click the Submit button.
3. Then the system will take you to the online Public Records Request form.
o Select Type of Information:
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o Enter specific details of what records you are looking for to narrow the search. The program
coordinator will then respond to your request quickly.
o If you requesting a fee waiver, select Yes, and fill out the online application through the portal.
o If you are a member of the media/press, please select Yes:
o Select the option of how you would like to receive the records:
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o You can attach any documents you wish to reference in your request or submit a public
records request on behalf of someone else:
4. Then enter the CATCHA Code and click the Submit button when you’re ready to submit a Public
Records Request with Oregon DEQ.
5. Once your request is submitted, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to the email address
associated with your login. This email will include the date of your submission and a reference
number for you to use when referring back to your request.
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Checking your request status
1. Access the Public Records Request Online Portal
2. Select My Records Center
3. Select View My Requests
4. You can view the status of your request on this page. Click the "Details" button to access more
information, download the records (if any) and the history related to this request. You can also email
asking questions about your request through this online system.
Need Assistant?
• See frequency ask questions at: FAQs
• Contact: recordsrequest@deq.oregon.gov
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