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The newly created Office of Open Records has mandated that as of January 1, 2009 Pennsylvania government entities must charge between $.10 and $.25 for copies of public record documents, except in the case of oversized documents. The Courts, the State House and Senate are exempt, as are any agency that per statute is authorized to charge a set amount for a certain type of record. For example, a Recorder of Deeds may charge a copy fee of $.50 per uncertified page and $1.50 per certified page under 42 P.S. § 21051 and police departments have the authority to charge up to $15.00 per report for providing a copy of a vehicle accident report.

For details, visit http://openrecords.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt??