Lexington, IL · McLean County
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request for Records
Use this form to ask the City of Lexington to inspect or receive copies of specific city records, and indicate how you want to receive them.
What this form is
This form lets a requester ask the City of Lexington to inspect or copy city records and describe the records being sought. It asks whether the request is for commercial purposes, how records should be provided, and for the requester’s contact information and signature. The form lists possible copying, media, electronic-record, and search fees; assessed fees must be prepaid before records are released.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting to inspect or receive copies of records maintained by the City of Lexington can use this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form in person, by mail to City Hall at 329 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753, by fax to (309) 365-3811, or by email to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the City of Lexington FOIA request form.
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Describe The Records
Specify the records you want to inspect or copy and indicate whether the request is for commercial purposes.
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Choose How To Receive Records
Select email, mail, pick up, or inspect only, then complete your contact information.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it in person, by mail, fax, or email using the details printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA request?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA request?
- Submit it in person, by mail to City Hall at 329 W Main St, Lexington, IL 61753, by fax to (309) 365-3811, or by email to [email protected].
- What information does the form ask for?
- Describe the records you want, indicate whether the request is for commercial purposes, choose how to receive the records, and provide your name, signature, address, date, and contact information.
- Are there fees for records?
- The form lists fees for certain copies, media, electronic records, and staff search or retrieval time. If fees are assessed, payment must be received before the records are released.
Need something notarized?
This Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request for Records doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.