Atlanta, IL · Logan County

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Freedom of Information Request for Public Records

Atlanta residents and others can use this form to request public records and choose whether to inspect them or receive copies.

What this form is

Use this form to request public records from the City of Atlanta. It asks for your contact information, a description of the records, and whether you want to inspect them or receive copies; it also asks whether you want the response by email and whether you want certified copies. The form notes a 25-cent-per-page charge for copies.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting public records from the City of Atlanta can fill in this form and describe the records they seek.

How to submit it

Send the request to the FOIA Officer, City of Atlanta, PO Box 385, 107 NE First St., Atlanta, IL 61723, or email [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs it, and the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Freedom of Information Request for Public Records form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact information, describe the records, and select your response and records preferences.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not list any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Send the completed request to the FOIA Officer by mail or email using the contact details on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Request?
No. The requestor signs the form without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the public records request?
Send it to the FOIA Officer at the City of Atlanta address shown on the form, or email it to [email protected].
Can I inspect records instead of getting copies?
Yes. The form lets you choose whether to inspect the records or request copies.
Does the form mention a charge for copies?
Yes. It states that copies cost 25 cents per page.

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