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1. What is the cost of a record?

Under Chapter 66 of Massachusetts General Law, the cost of a record is $.50 for each side of a page. For requests which require more than 20 minutes to complete, a prorated hourly fee for search time and segregation time expenses, as defined by CMR 32.03, may be assessed.

2. How long will it take to obtain the record?

If the record is a public record and it is in our files, you may usually pick it up the next business day. Unusually lengthy records or photographs may take longer.

3. How do I obtain a copy of a record?

Copies of records can be obtained in person at the Records Bureau of the Amherst Police Department during normal business hours. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 pm.

The Records Bureau is located in the front lobby of the Police Department at 111 Main St., Amherst.

Records requests can also be made via mail. To request a copy of a record through the mail, a Records Request Form should be filled-out and sent to the records office, along with payment by check (payable to Town of Amherst), and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. This will expedite your request.

Please note that there is a nominal charge for all copies of records.