Bethalto, IL · Madison County

No notary required

FOIA Request & Response

Use this Bethalto Police Department form to request records by identifying the person or incident and the dates covered by your request.

What this form is

This form lets a requester ask the Bethalto Police Department for records and choose how to receive them: by mail, email, pickup, or fax. It asks for contact details, the person’s name or address and date of birth, the requested date or date range, and information about the incident. The form also includes space for the department’s official response.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting records from the Bethalto Police Department can use this form to provide identifying details and select a return method.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form in person, email it to [email protected], fax it to 618-377-5261, or mail it to 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto, IL 62010.

About notarization

This request does not require a notary; it asks for today’s date and identifies no attachment or related step that must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Bethalto Police Department FOIA Request & Response form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact details, identify the person or incident, provide the requested date or range, and choose a return method.

  3. 3

    Choose How To Submit

    Submit the completed form in person, by email, by fax, or by mail using the contact details printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Bethalto FOIA request form ask for?
It asks for your contact details, the person’s name or address and date of birth, the requested date or date range, incident information, and your preferred way to receive records.
How do I submit the Bethalto FOIA request?
Submit it in person, email it to [email protected], fax it to 618-377-5261, or mail it to the Bethalto Police Department at 213 N. Prairie St., Bethalto, IL 62010.
Do I need a notary for the Bethalto FOIA request?
No. The request asks for today’s date and identifies no attachment or related step that must be sworn or notarized.
How can I choose to receive the requested records?
The form offers USPS mail, email, in-person pickup, or fax. If you choose fax, it provides a field for the fax number.

Need something notarized?

This FOIA Request & Response doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.