Records Bureau
RECORDS BUREAU NORMAL HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: CLOSED
Canton Public Safety's Records Bureau processes all requests for reports and information. They also process all handgun purchase permits, personal clearance checks, and fingerprint requests. Applicable fees may apply.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
The Records Bureau accepts FOIA requests for Public Safety Department information in person, my mail, fax or online. Requests are processed within five business days, as allowed by law. Requests should contain as much specific information as possible regarding names, dates, times, locations, etc. FOIA fees are based on an hourly labor rate, search and copy fees, and per page fees.
Note: All Fire reports and Environmental Assessment reports must be submitted by FOIA request. EMS reports requested by anyone other than the patient must be by FOIA request, along with a signed medical authorization by individual treated (per HIPAA). Otherwise requester must be legal guardian or next of kin.
Submit Freedom Of Information Request Online (HTML)
RECORDS BUREAU NORMAL HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday - Sunday: CLOSED
Fee Schedule
Service | Fee (Cash or check only) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reports - Accident* (from Records Bureau) | No charge | Accident reports can be obtained in person at the Records Bureau. |
| Reports - Police Incident | No charge | Photo identification required to obtain report. |
| Reports - Fire Department | No charge | Requests for reports are reviewed and approved by the Deputy Director of Fire. |
| Fingerprints - Electronic | State of Michigan: $66.50 / Canton residents $81.50 / Non-residents Federal: $81.50 / Canton residents $96.50 / Non-residents | PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM PRINTING IS AVAILABLE BEFORE ARRIVING: 734-394-5410. Applicants must arrive 30 minutes prior to closing. Photo identification (ID) required. We do not print for U.S. Immigration. |
| Fingerprints - Ink | State of Michigan: $20 / Canton residents $35 / Non-residents Federal: $20 / Canton residents $35 / Non-residents | Applicants must arrive 30 minutes prior to closing. Photo ID required. We do not print for U.S. Immigration. |
| Handgun Purchase Permits | $5 Notary Fee | Applicants must arrive 30 minutes prior to closing. |
| Clearance Letter | $10 each | Applicants must arrive 30 minutes prior to closing. |
| Notary Public | $5 each | Notary Public services are offered for all documents that are issued by or obtained from the police department. |
| Concealed Pistol License Permits (CPL) | Applications for CPLs are processed by the Michigan State Police. Applications are available online. |
*Accident reports may also be obtained online (applicable fees will be assessed through CLEMIS).
RECORDS BUREAU HOURS:
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday - Sunday: CLOSED