Lena, IL · Stephenson County
FOIA Records Request
Lena residents and others can use this form to request Village records for copying or inspection.
What this form is
Use this form to request public records from the Village of Lena, either for copying or inspection. It asks for your name, contact information, the records requested, and the reason for the request, and includes a requester certification. The form states that the office will respond within five working days after receiving a request.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking Village of Lena public records for copying or inspection can complete and submit this request.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a requester certification, but lists no separate sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Village of Lena FOIA Records Request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Enter your contact details, describe the records, state the reason, choose copying or inspection, and complete the certification.
- 3
Review And Sign
Check your entries, then sign and date the request.
- 4
Submit To The Village
Check the Village of Lena website for current contact details and submit the completed form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Records Request?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a requester certification but lists no separate sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA Records Request?
- The form does not specify where to submit the request. Check the Village of Lena website for current contact details.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks for your name, date, address, phone number, requested records, and reason for the request. You also choose copying or inspection and complete the certification section.
- When does the Village respond to a records request?
- The form states that the office will respond to a request for public records within five working days after receiving it.