Mettawa, IL · Lake County
FOIA Request Form
Residents and other requesters use this form to ask the Village of Mettawa for public records and choose how they want copies provided.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from the Village of Mettawa, describing the information you seek in enough detail for the village to identify it. The form asks for requester contact information, how the request was submitted, copy preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking records from the Village of Mettawa can use this form to describe the records and indicate copy preferences.
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 has no notary requirement; a fee-waiver request must include an attached statement explaining its purpose.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Village of Mettawa FOIA Request Form.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records as specifically as possible, and indicate your copy preferences and commercial-purpose status.
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Gather Any Attachment
If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose and whether it concerns the general public’s health, safety, welfare, or legal rights.
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Submit To The Village
Use a submission option listed on the form: email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the FOIA Request Form ask for?
- It asks for requester contact information, details about the records sought, copy preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request Form?
- No. This form has no notary requirement. If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose.
- How do I submit the FOIA Request Form?
- The form lists submission options including email, U.S. mail, fax, and in person. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What must I attach when requesting a fee waiver?
- Attach a statement explaining the purpose of the request and whether its principal purpose is to access or disseminate information about the health, safety, welfare, or legal rights of the general public.
Need something notarized?
This FOIA Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.