Plano, IL · Kendall County
Request for Copies of Records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Plano residents and other requesters use this fillable form to identify public records they want to inspect, copy, or have certified under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request public records from the City of Plano and indicate whether you want to inspect or copy them and whether they should be certified. It asks for your contact information, a detailed description of the records, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. The city states it will respond within five working days; copying and other listed charges may apply.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting City of Plano public records to inspect, copy, or have certified can complete and submit this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the City of Plano at 17 E. Main St., Plano, IL 60545; the form also lists phone and fax numbers.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it has no notarized or sworn attachment or related step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the City of Plano FOIA records request form.
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Complete the Request
Enter your contact details and describe the records; indicate whether you want to inspect, copy, or certify them and whether the request is commercial.
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Sign and Date
Sign the form and enter the request date.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Plano at 17 E. Main St., Plano, IL 60545.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this Plano FOIA records request?
- No. This form is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Plano FOIA request form?
- Submit the completed form to the City of Plano at 17 E. Main St., Plano, IL 60545. The form also lists a phone number and fax number.
- What information does the records request form ask for?
- It asks for your name and contact information, a detailed description of the records, whether you want to inspect or copy them, whether they should be certified, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
- Does the City of Plano charge for records copies?
- The form says the first 50 black-and-white letter- or legal-size pages are free, with a charge per page afterward. It also lists charges for certification, maps, a subdivision control ordinance, and postage.
Need something notarized?
This Request for Copies of Records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.