Pontiac, IL · Livingston County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Request Form

Pontiac residents and other requesters use this form to describe public records they seek and indicate their preferred copy format.

What this form is

Use this form to request records from the City of Pontiac. It asks for the requester’s contact information, a specific description of the records, whether copies are wanted, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. The form also asks whether copies should be electronic or paper and, for electronic copies, which format is preferred.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking City of Pontiac records can use this form to describe the information requested and state 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 is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the requester just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the City of Pontiac Freedom of Information Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact information and describe the records you are seeking as specifically as possible.

  3. 3

    Choose Copy Preferences

    Indicate whether you want copies, whether you prefer electronic or paper copies, and the format for electronic copies.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Indicate whether the request is for a commercial purpose, sign the form, and submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Pontiac Freedom of Information Request Form ask for?
It asks for contact details, a description of the records sought, copy preferences, whether the request is for a commercial purpose, and the requester’s signature.
Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Request Form?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Freedom of Information Request Form?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Freedom of Information Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.