Coal City, IL · Grundy County

No notary required

Request for Public Records

This form lets people request Village of Coal City public records for inspection, copies, or certified copies.

What this form is

Use this form to request Village of Coal City public records for inspection, copies, or certified copies. It asks you to describe the records, state the request purpose, provide contact information, and sign the request; it also includes sections for requesting a fee waiver or mailed records.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies or certified copies of public records from the Village of Coal City can file this request.

How to submit it

Send the completed request to the FOIA Officer, Village of Coal City, 515 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416. The form states that copying and postage charges may apply.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment, only the requestor’s signatures.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Village of Coal City Request for Public Records form.

  2. 2

    Describe The Records

    List the records you want and mark whether you want to inspect, copy, or receive certified copies.

  3. 3

    Complete And Sign

    Provide the requested purpose and identification details, then sign the required statements. Complete the fee-waiver section separately if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Send the form to the FOIA Officer, Village of Coal City, 515 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with the Coal City public records form?
You can describe Village records you want to inspect, have copied, or have certified. The form also lets you identify the request's purpose.
How do I submit the public records request?
Send the completed form to the FOIA Officer, Village of Coal City, 515 S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416. Copying or postage charges may apply.
Do I need a notary for the public records request?
No. This request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
Can I ask for a fee waiver?
Yes. The form provides a separate statement to complete and sign if you request a waiver or reduction, explaining how your request primarily benefits the general public.

Need something notarized?

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