Dakota, IL · Stephenson County
FOIA Request Form
This form lets a person request public records from a public body and specify the records, copy format, and any fee-waiver request.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from a public body, describing the information as specifically as possible. It asks for the requester’s contact details, how the request was submitted, whether copies are wanted, the preferred copy format, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose and whether its principal purpose serves the general public.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from a public body can use this form to describe the records and indicate copy preferences.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; the requester dates the request, and a fee-waiver request must include a purpose statement, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact details, describe the records specifically, and indicate copy preferences and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
- 3
Gather Any Attachment
If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose and its principal purpose.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request Form?
- No. The requester dates the form without a notary. If seeking a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose; the form does not specify that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the FOIA Request Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the FOIA Request Form ask for?
- It asks for requester contact information, details about the records sought, copy preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request.
- What should I attach for a fee-waiver request?
- Attach a statement explaining the purpose of the request and whether its principal purpose is to access or disseminate information about the general public’s health, safety, welfare, or legal rights.