In 1972, Washington state enacted both the public records law and the open public meeting act to assure citizens of our state transparency and access to government.
The staff of the Office of Public Records and Open Public Meetings oversees the university’s compliance with the Public Records Act and the Open Public Meeting Act.
Submit a public record request
How do I make a public records request?
Click here to submit a public records request via the online portal.
Alternatively, you may mail or fax your request. You must include your contact information and a description of the records sought. If you need assistance, please contact us by telephone or in person (by appointment only) and we will assist you. Hand-delivered requests may be placed in the Office’s request drop box, which is located at 4311 11th Ave NE, Seattle, WA. Our fax number is (206) 616-6294.
How do I request my personnel file?
If you are current staff, you may request a copy of your official personnel file from UW Human Resources here.
If you are a current faculty member, you may request your official personnel file from the Office of Academic Personnel here: acadpers@uw.edu.
How do I access my payslips?
If you are a current employee instructions for accessing your payslips can be found here.
If you are a former employee (former employees are eligible to access electronic copies of their payslips through the remainder of the year in which they left the University, plus three years afterward) instructions for accessing your payslips can be found here.
How do I submit a request for employment verification?
Instructions for submitting employment verification requests can be found here.
How do I request medical records?
If you are seeking medical records, you can find guidance here.
How do I request a copy of my transcript and/or enrollment/graduation verification?
If you are a student, you may request your transcript here.
Requests for enrollment/graduation verification can be made here.