What does the Staunton Freedom of Information Request Form do?

It lets you ask the City of Staunton for copies of or inspection of public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for your request date, name, address, phone number, a specific description of the public records, your preferred response option, and the request purpose when applicable.

Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Request Form?

No. This form is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the requester simply signs and dates it.

Staunton, IL · Macoupin County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Request Form

Staunton residents and others can use this form to request copies of or inspection of public records from the city.

What this form is

Use this form to ask the City of Staunton to provide copies of or allow inspection of public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It asks for the request date, your name and contact information, a specific description of the records, and your preferred option—inspection, copies, or both. The purpose is optional unless the request is for a commercial purpose.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking copies of or inspection of public records from the City of Staunton can complete and submit this request form.

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 or sworn attachment, so the requester simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Staunton Freedom of Information Request Form PDF.
2
Complete the Request
Enter your contact details, describe the records specifically, and indicate whether you prefer inspection, copies, or both.
3
Review and Sign
The form lists no attachment to gather. Review your request, then sign and date it.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Staunton Freedom of Information Request Form do?: It lets you ask the City of Staunton for copies of or inspection of public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for your request date, name, address, phone number, a specific description of the public records, your preferred response option, and the request purpose when applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Request Form?: No. This form is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the requester simply signs and dates it.
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.