Do I need a notary for the Benton public records request?

No. The form calls for a signature and date, not a notary. It lists no sworn statement or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the public records request?

Complete and sign the form, then send it to City of Benton, 1403 S Main Street, P.O. Box 640, Benton, IL 62812.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for your name and address, the person or entity you represent, a specific description of the public records requested, and your signature and date.

When will the city fulfill the request?

The form states that, unless otherwise notified, the request will be fulfilled within five business days.

Benton, IL · Franklin County

No notary required

Request for Copies of Public Records

Use this form to request copies of public records from the City of Benton under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

What this form is

This form lets a person or entity request copies of public records from the City of Benton. It asks for the requester's name, address, represented person or entity, a specific description of the records requested, and a signature and date. The form says requests will be fulfilled within five business days unless otherwise notified.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking copies of public records from the City of Benton can complete and submit this request form.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the request, then send it to City of Benton, 1403 S Main Street, P.O. Box 640, Benton, IL 62812.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn statement or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the City of Benton public records request form.
2
Complete The Request
Enter your name and address, any person or entity you represent, and a specific description of the records requested.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the request. The form lists no attachments to gather.
4
Send It To The City
Send the completed request to City of Benton, 1403 S Main Street, P.O. Box 640, Benton, IL 62812.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Benton public records request?: No. The form calls for a signature and date, not a notary. It lists no sworn statement or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the public records request?: Complete and sign the form, then send it to City of Benton, 1403 S Main Street, P.O. Box 640, Benton, IL 62812.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for your name and address, the person or entity you represent, a specific description of the public records requested, and your signature and date.
When will the city fulfill the request?: The form states that, unless otherwise notified, the request will be fulfilled within five business days.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Copies of Public Records doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.