Gardner, IL · Grundy County
Official Request for Public Records
Use this form to request public records from the Village of Gardner for inspection, copies, or certification under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
What this form is
The Village of Gardner’s public records request form lets requestors ask to inspect records, receive copies, or obtain certification. It asks for contact information, a description of the records, the intended use, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. The form notes copy and certification charges and explains the response periods stated by the Village.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from the Village of Gardner for inspection, copies, or certification can use this form.
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 requestor just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Village of Gardner public records request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records, select inspection, copies, or certification, and indicate whether the request is commercial.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the request.
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Submit To The Village
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the public records request?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the requestor just signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the public records request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for your name and contact information, a description of the records, whether you want inspection, copies, or certification, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
- Does the form mention copy charges?
- Yes. It states that the first 50 standard black-and-white pages are provided at no charge, with a per-page charge beyond that, and lists a certification charge.