Get StartedCopies of legal records are generally filed in the city or county courthouse where the event occurred. The help provided with this request letter identifies the information commonly required in order to request these documents.To find the appropriate address, refer to a telephone book, call directory assistance, or search the government web site for the location where the event occurred.When you call the local records office, you should request the following information:The appropriate address and contact name;The applicable fee and acceptable form of payment; andInformation regarding to whom payment should be made.Once you have obtained this information, you can prepare the letter requesting legal records.