How do I research public records without having to pay a fee to a company?

I would like to access public records without paying a company fee of $39.95.How do I research public records without having to pay a fee to a company?
Your question is puzzling. Are the records those of the state or the government? Are the records those of a business operating within any jurisdiction or jurisdictions? Companies are required to provide information to the state and that is public information available from each company directly or from the state agency that collects the information. If records are those of the government, and collected by the government, each office may and most often does charge a fee for making copies.How do I research public records without having to pay a fee to a company?
You should be able to access public records through state entities. They are allowed to charge you fees for copying and research expenses. If it's a private company or corporation, it sounds like the records aren't actually public. Check out your state's open records law and the US Freedom of Information Act.