What does the Mackinaw FOIA request form ask for?

It asks you to describe the public records, choose paper or electronic copies, specify an electronic format if needed, and indicate whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request.

Do I need a notary for the FOIA request form?

No. The form does not require notarization and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; it includes a requested-date field.

How do I submit the FOIA request?

The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person submission. It gives the Mackinaw Police Department address as 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 877, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755.

Can I submit a FOIA request without this form?

Yes. The form says you are not required to use it and that a FOIA request may be submitted in any form of writing.

Mackinaw, IL · Tazewell County

No notary required

Request for Copies of Public Records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

This form lets people request specific public records from the Mackinaw Police Department or another public body and choose a copy format.

What this form is

Use this form to request copies of public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. It asks what records you want, whether you prefer paper or electronic copies, and your preferred electronic format; it also asks about commercial purpose and fee waivers. The form notes that requests may be submitted in any written form and that you may attach pages with additional details.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking copies of public records from a public body may use this form to describe the records and indicate a preferred copy format.

How to submit it

The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person submission options. It identifies the Mackinaw Police Department at 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 877, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755.

About notarization

No notary is required; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned, and the form includes a requested-date field.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Mackinaw FOIA request form.
2
Describe The Records
Identify the public records you want as specifically as possible; attach extra pages if needed.
3
Choose Copy Preferences
Indicate whether you want paper or electronic copies and specify an electronic format if applicable.
4
Submit The Request
Submit by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person to the public body.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Mackinaw FOIA request form ask for?: It asks you to describe the public records, choose paper or electronic copies, specify an electronic format if needed, and indicate whether the request is for a commercial purpose or includes a fee-waiver request.
Do I need a notary for the FOIA request form?: No. The form does not require notarization and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; it includes a requested-date field.
How do I submit the FOIA request?: The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person submission. It gives the Mackinaw Police Department address as 102 East Fast Avenue, P.O. Box 877, Mackinaw, Illinois 61755.
Can I submit a FOIA request without this form?: Yes. The form says you are not required to use it and that a FOIA request may be submitted in any form of writing.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Copies of Public Records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.