Hammond, IL · Piatt County
FOIA Request Form
This form lets a person request to inspect, copy, or certify Village of Hammond public records and provide the information the Village requires.
What this form is
Use this form to request public records from the Village of Hammond, choosing whether you want to inspect, copy, or certify them. It asks for a description of the records, your contact information, the request’s purpose, and other required statements; it also includes sections for copy fees, a possible fee waiver, and a request for mail delivery.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting to inspect, copy, or certify Village of Hammond public records should submit this form or another written request.
How to submit it
Submit the written request to the Freedom of Information Officer, Village of Hammond, PO Box 207, 105 East 1st Street, Hammond, IL 61929-0207. The form also lists fax 217-262-3109 and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the requestor signs the form’s statement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Village of Hammond FOIA Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Describe the records and complete the request, purpose, contact, and signature sections.
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Add A Separate Sheet If Needed
Use a separate sheet to describe the records if necessary, as the form permits.
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Submit To The Village
Send the written request to the Freedom of Information Officer using the address, fax, or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request Form?
- No. The requestor signs and dates the form; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA Request Form?
- Submit the written request to the Freedom of Information Officer at the Village address shown on the form. The form also lists a fax number and email address.
- What information does the FOIA Request Form ask for?
- It asks you to describe the records, choose whether you want to inspect, copy, or certify them, provide contact and purpose information, and complete other statements.
- Can I ask for a fee waiver or mailed copies?
- The form includes a section to request a fee waiver or reduction and a separate section to request mail delivery. Each requires the statements and information described on the form.