Sign a records release to move your medical files
Changing doctors, filing an insurance claim or seeing a specialist? A signed release authorises your provider to send your records. Fill in who sends what to whom, sign it and send it off.
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Completing a release
Be specific to avoid delays.
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Sender and recipient
Name and address of the provider releasing the records and who receives them.
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Which records
All records, or specific dates, tests or treatments.
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Sign and date
Sign as the patient or legal representative.
Avoid delays
Exact names
Use the practice's full name and address.
Date ranges
Narrow ranges are processed faster.
Expiry
Many releases expire after a period — check the date.
Fees and timelines
Providers may charge a small fee for copies and usually have a legal deadline to respond. Ask the office how long it typically takes.
Questions
Do I need a separate release for each provider?+
Usually yes, one per provider releasing records.
Can a family member sign?+
Only with legal authority, such as guardianship or power of attorney.
What does it cost?+
Free to try. Downloading your signed PDF costs €2.99 a month or €24.99 a year, and you can cancel anytime.