*THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RECORDS & OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS IS MOVING FROM 11TH AVE NE TO A NEW ADDRESS AT 4320 BROOKYLN AVE NE, SUITE 402, SEATTLE, WA 98105, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 9, 2025. PLEASE DIRECT ALL MAILED CORRESPONDENCE TO THIS NEW ADDRESS.*
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 email your request to pubrec@uw.edu, fax your request to (206) 616-6294, or mail your request to:
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Office of Public Records & Open Public Meetings
4320 Brooklyn Ave NE, Suite 402
Box 354997
Seattle, WA 98105
If you need assistance, please contact us by telephone or in person (by appointment only) and we will assist you.
Requests must include your contact information and a description of the identifiable records sought.
How do I request my personnel file?
If you are current faculty or staff, you may request a copy of your official personnel file from UW Human Resources here.
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 my student records, including my transcript and enrollment/graduation verification?
If you are a student, you may request your transcript here.
Requests for enrollment/graduation verification can be made here.
For all other FERPA requests, please visit the Registrar’s website.
How do I locate the University’s retention schedule?
The University’s general retention schedule and department specific retention schedules can be found here.