Department of Workers' Claims Open Records Request

Department of Workers' Claims Open Records Request

Open Records Request for Department of Workers' Claims

The Department will process faxed, emailed, and mailed requests in the traditional fashion. Please note the updated price per page rates for all requests. All Open Records requests for the Department of Workers’ Claims must be made using our Request Form. Detailed open records requests, those that seek documents containing information exempt from disclosure, require a written release from the party whose information is sought. Please use the Release of Records Form​ for all detailed open records requests. All requested documents will be sent through the United States Postal Service.

  • ​$0.15 per page/ computer copy plus a $2.50 processing fee per request
  • $0.75 per page/ microfilm request plus a $5.00 processing fee per request
  • $5.00 per request for certification

The Department will no longer accept nor process Pre-Employment Screening requests as it has in the past. The response to a Pre-Employment Screening request will only disclose whether a first report of injury has been filed with respect to the individual about whom the request is submitted. An Open Records Request is required to obtain additional information.

The Department of Workers' Claims requires pre-payment for all Pre-Employment requests pursuant to KRS 61.874(1). Requests must be mailed with the payment at the time of submission. Please include the person's name, full Social Security Number, your return mailing address, and the $2.00 per social request. Requests will not be processed and will be returned if full payment is not included and/or the request is not legible.

Pursuant to KRS 150.170, the Open Records Section also verifies workers’ compensation awards for the Department of Fish and Wildlife for individuals applying for free hunting and fishing licenses.

There will be a $35.00 fee on all returned checks.


Phone: 502-564-5550​​​​​




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