Can I go request a public notary to get a copy of a page from the book of records, involving a real estate sale?

Is it possible to request a public notary to release a copy of a page from the book of records, involving a real estate sale? Is there a certain legal form I could download from internet to fill in and submit my request or can I just make a request in writings and mail it to their office? For how many years does a public notary keep his records?