for the record

Prepositional phrase

1. (idiomatic) For the purpose of being recorded, especially when already known.
   • I will ask you, for the record, to state your name and address.
   • Now, just for the record, you have served time for drug dealing, haven't you?
2. (broadly, idiomatic) For the purpose of following correct procedure, especially when otherwise redundant and repetitive.
   • The court almost certainly knows your answer to this already, but, for the record, do you plea guilty or not guilty?
   • I can definitely send you those documents, but you'll need to send the request in writing just for the record.
3. (idiomatic) Used to emphasize a point in an attempt to make it known or noticed.
   • For the record, I think these policies are weird and unnecessary.