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Get ready for a better way to request and track the status of your public records request through our new Public Records Request Center, coming Aug. 25!
| For information on | Go to |
|---|---|
| A specific business | Business lookup |
| Business licenses and endorsements | Business lookup |
| Open data on tax collections, forecasts, statistics, reports, and studies | Get statistics and reports |
| Tax incentives and preferences: surveys and reports | Public disclosure reports |
| Unclaimed property | ClaimYourCash.org |
| Revenue forms and publications | Get a form or publication |
| Rule-making process, advisories, decisions and opinions | Public records index-rule making and final opinions |
| Online tax research tool including DOR and state laws, rules and tax documents | Taxpedia |
| Other public records | Public records index |
Releasing confidential customer information
Much of the information collected and held by the Department of Revenue for its customers is confidential and exempt from the Public Records Act. Various laws restrict access to taxpayer and business information and exempt these records from the Public Records Act, including:
RCW 82.32.330: Taxpayer Information
RCW 19.02.115: Licensing Information
RCW 84.08.210: Property Tax Information
RCW 63.30.820: Confidential Information
Public information is available on the Revenue website, related to the sites above. To obtain confidential information about a specific taxpayer or business, use the following forms:
- Taxpayer information: Confidential Tax Information Authorization
- Licensing information: Confidential Licensing Information Authorization
Other public records forms
The law prohibits the Department of Revenue from releasing lists of individuals or taxpayers to requestors if the request is made for a commercial purpose. You must submit the following form and describe the purpose of your request:
Lists of licenses, individuals, and/or taxpayers: Declaration of Non-Commercial Purpose
How to submit a public records request
To request a public record, we recommend you use our online Public Records Request Center, where you can communicate with our public records unit about your request and download your records directly when they are ready.
When making your request, please identify and describe in detail the records you are requesting. Please include the subject matter, date range, types of records requested and appropriate divisions or programs. Failure to provide sufficient information to locate the records you request may cause delay.
Please include any required attachments, which may include the Confidential Tax Information Authorization (CTIA), Confidential Licensing Information Authorization (CLIA), and the Declaration for Non-Commercial Purpose.
Charges for copies
The Department of Revenue may charge for copies of public records. We may also charge an additional cost for compiling customized lists and data. Please see the statement of costs for more information.
For questions, contact us:
Public Records, Information Governance Office
Department of Revenue
PO Box 47456
Olympia, WA 98504-7456
DORPublicRecords@dor.wa.gov
Fax: 360-534-1606
