Farmer City, IL · DeWitt County
FOIA Request Form
Farmer City residents and others can use this form to request public records and specify copy preferences.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from a public body and describe them with as much detail as possible. It asks for requester contact information, submission method, copy preferences, commercial purpose, and any fee-waiver request. Attach additional pages if needed; a fee-waiver request must include a statement about the request’s purpose and its relation to the public interest.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from a public body can use this form to describe the records and indicate how they want copies.
How to submit it
The form lists email, US mail, fax, and in-person submission methods. It does not provide contact details, so submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request is submitted without a notary; the form asks for a request date and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Request Form for Farmer City.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information and describe the requested records as specifically as possible.
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Gather Attachments
Attach additional pages if needed. For a fee-waiver request, include the required statement about the request's purpose.
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Submit The Form
Choose email, US mail, fax, or in-person submission, and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the FOIA Request Form ask for?
- It asks for requester contact information, details about the records, a preferred submission method and copy format, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request.
- How do I submit the FOIA Request Form?
- The form lists email, US mail, fax, and in-person submission methods. It does not give contact details, so check the city website for current contact information.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request Form?
- No. This request is submitted without a notary; the form asks for a request date and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- What must I attach to request a fee waiver?
- Attach a statement describing the purpose of the request and whether its principal purpose is to access or disseminate information about the health, safety, welfare, or legal rights of the general public.