Athens, IL · Menard County
Freedom of Information Act Request
Athens residents and others can use this request form to ask the city for public records and indicate whether they seek a fee waiver.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from the City of Athens under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It asks for your contact information, requested records, whether the request is for a commercial purpose, and whether you are requesting a fee waiver; the form also includes a section for city staff. Sign the request before submitting it.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from the City of Athens can complete this form and identify the records they want.
How to submit it
Submit the request to the FOIA Officer, City of Athens, 210 Dottie Bednarko Drive, PO Box 268, Athens, IL 62613. The form also lists fax at 217-636-7949 and in-office submission.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester signs the form, and the receipt section has a signature and date field.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Athens Freedom of Information Act Request PDF.
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Complete the Request
Enter your contact information and describe the records you are requesting.
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Answer the Request Questions
Indicate whether the request is for a commercial purpose and whether you are requesting a fee waiver.
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Sign and Submit
Sign the form and submit it to the FOIA Officer by mail, fax, or in person using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Athens Freedom of Information Act Request form for?
- It lets you request records from the City of Athens and provide details about the records you want.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks for your contact information, the requested records, whether the request is for a commercial purpose, and whether you are requesting a fee waiver.
- How do I submit the Freedom of Information Act request?
- Send it to the FOIA Officer at the address on the form, fax it to 217-636-7949, or submit it in the office.
- Do I need a notary for the Athens records request?
- No. This form is signed without a notary; the requester signs the form, and the receipt section has a signature and date field.