Nokomis, IL · Montgomery County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Act Request Letter

Nokomis residents can use this letter to request copies of city documents or information under the Freedom of Information Act.

What this form is

This letter lets a requester identify city documents or information they want and explain the purpose of the request. It asks for the requester’s name, address, telephone number, signature, and email address if requesting an emailed response. The letter states fees for copies, certified copies, and audio recordings, and says the City has five business days to respond.

Who needs it

A person seeking copies of City of Nokomis documents or information can complete and submit this request letter.

How to submit it

Address the request to Rachel Hill, City Clerk, City of Nokomis, 22 South Cedar St, Nokomis IL 62075. The letter lists fees for pages, certified copies, and audio recordings.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Letter

    Download the Freedom of Information Act Request Letter PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Identify the documents or information you want, state the purpose, and provide your contact details.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the letter; it does not list a notarized attachment.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City Clerk

    Address the completed letter to Rachel Hill, City Clerk, at 22 South Cedar St, Nokomis IL 62075.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the FOIA request letter ask for?
It asks you to identify the documents or information requested, state the request’s purpose, and provide your name, address, telephone number, signature, and email address if requesting an emailed response.
How do I submit a FOIA request in Nokomis?
Address the completed letter to Rachel Hill, City Clerk, City of Nokomis, 22 South Cedar St, Nokomis IL 62075.
Do I need a notary for the FOIA request letter?
No. The letter has a signature line and no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
Does the letter mention fees or a response time?
Yes. It lists charges for pages after the first 50, certified copies, and audio recordings, and states that the City has five business days to respond.

Need something notarized?

This Freedom of Information Act Request Letter doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.