Georgetown, IL · Vermilion County

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Written Request for Inspection or Copying of Public Records

Georgetown residents and others can use this form to request inspection or copies of City of Georgetown public records.

What this form is

Use this form to request inspection or copies of public records from the City of Georgetown. It asks for your contact details, the request date, whether the request is for commercial purposes, and whether you seek a fee waiver. Describe the records, whether you want to inspect or copy them, whether you want certification, and any preferred electronic format or delivery method.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting to inspect or obtain copies of public records from the City of Georgetown can complete this form.

How to submit it

Address the request to the FOIA Officer at the City of Georgetown, 208 S. Walnut St., Georgetown, IL 61846. The form lists the city phone and fax numbers but does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Georgetown public records request form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter your contact details and request date, answer the commercial-purpose and fee-waiver questions, and describe the records you want.

  3. 3

    Add Delivery Preferences

    State whether you want to inspect or copy the records and include any certification, electronic-format, or delivery preferences.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Address the completed request to the FOIA Officer at the City of Georgetown address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Georgetown public records request?
No. This request form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the public records request?
Address it to the FOIA Officer at the City of Georgetown, 208 S. Walnut St., Georgetown, IL 61846. The form does not specify how to send it.
What information does the request form ask for?
It asks for your name, address, phone number, request date, commercial-purpose response, and a description of the records, including inspection, copying, certification, and format preferences.
Can I ask for a fee waiver?
Yes. The form asks whether you are requesting a fee waiver and, if so, provides space to state your reason.

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