Phoenix, IL · Cook County

No notary required

FOIA Request Form

Residents and other requesters use this form to ask the Village of Phoenix for public records under the Freedom of Information Act.

What this form is

This form lets a requester describe the public records they want and provide their name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. It includes choices for receiving records by pickup, USPS, or email, and asks whether the requester permits redaction of specified personal information. The form is directed to the Village's FOIA Officer.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting public records from the Village of Phoenix can use this form to describe the records and provide contact and delivery information.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requester signs and dates the form, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Phoenix FOIA Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Describe the records you want and fill in your contact information and preferred delivery option.

  3. 3

    Review Redaction Permission

    Indicate whether you permit redaction of dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and employee personal information.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Phoenix FOIA Request Form for?
It lets you describe the public records you are requesting from the Village of Phoenix and provide your contact information and preferred delivery method.
What information does the form ask for?
The form asks for a description of the records, requester contact details, a delivery choice, and permission regarding redaction of certain personal information.
How do I submit the Phoenix FOIA Request Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Do I need a notary for the Phoenix FOIA Request Form?
No. The document is signed without a notary; the requester signs and dates it, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

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