# Records Requests & Management
Avoid Buyer’s Regret with These 20 Questions to Ask When Purchasing Public Records Request Management Software
New public records request management software represents a commitment of time, money, and staff resources. This 20-question checklist helps ensure you consider every critical factor before signing a contract with a new software vendor.
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To help you uncover any potential red flags, hidden fees, missing features, or disappointing service streams, ask these 20 questions of all prospective public records request management software vendors.
Note: We’ve also answered the questions ourselves to aid in your consideration of CivicPlus® as a potential vendor.