File a request with Tennessee State Auditor
Filing process
How records requests work with Tennessee State Auditor
Your request is filed in your name under Tennessee Public Records Act. We act as your communications agent — routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
- 1
Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Tennessee State Auditor.
- 2
Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
- 3
Response window (7 business days)
Under Tennessee Public Records Act, the agency must respond within 7 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
- 4
Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
- 5
Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Office of Open Records Counsel and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Tennessee Public Records Act
T.C.A. § 10-7-503
Tennessee State Auditor is governed by Tennessee Public Records Act, which requires a response within 7 business days. This state restricts requests to in-state residents.
Frequently asked
Tennessee State Auditor public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Tennessee
What to request
Common records from Tennessee State Auditor
Jurisdiction