Put it in writing...
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act DOES NOT require a records requester to submit their request in writing, but it is probably a good idea for you to do this for multiple reasons. You can verbally request records, but you will likely find it easier to put your request in writing. The biggest reason for submitting your request in writing is simply to create a written record for your own records, and to make tracking your requests easier and more manageable. If you do decide to put your request in writing, it doesn't necessarily have to be anything fancy. It can be a simply worded request as long a you reasonably describe the information you are seeking so that the custodian of the records understands clearly what it is you are looking for. Miscommunication could lead to delays or possibly not finding any records responsive to your request at all. Writing it down could help you organize your thoughts which might in turn lead to a more clearly communicated description