Herscher, IL · Kankakee County

No notary required

FOIA Request Form

The Village of Herscher FOIA Request Form lets a requester describe public records they want to inspect or copy and indicate whether they want them certified.

What this form is

Use this form to ask the Village of Herscher for public records. It asks for the request date, requester’s name and address, optional contact information, a detailed description of the records, and whether you want to inspect, copy, or have them certified. The form says it cannot be used for Privacy Act requests or requests for information about a third party.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting public records from the Village of Herscher can use this form to describe the records and specify how they want to access them.

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 form is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Village of Herscher FOIA Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter the date, your name and address, optional contact details, and a detailed description of the records you are requesting.

  3. 3

    Choose Your Records Options

    State whether you want to inspect or copy the records and whether they should be certified.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the request, then submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Herscher FOIA Request Form ask for?
It asks for your name and address, optional contact information, a detailed description of the public records, and whether you want to inspect, copy, or have them certified.
Can I use this form for a Privacy Act request?
No. The form states that it cannot be used for Privacy Act requests or requests for information about a third party.
Do I need a notary for the Herscher FOIA Request Form?
No. The form is signed without a notary and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the requester just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Herscher FOIA Request Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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