Oakwood, IL · Vermilion County
Freedom of Information Act Request
Oakwood residents and others use this form to request specific public records from the Village of Oakwood.
What this form is
Use this form to request public records from the Village of Oakwood and describe the records you are seeking in enough detail for the public body to identify them. It asks for requester contact information, submission method, whether copies are wanted, commercial-purpose status, and whether a fee waiver is requested. A fee-waiver request must include a statement explaining the request's purpose and its principal purpose.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking identifiable public records from the Village of Oakwood can complete this request form and indicate whether they want copies.
How to submit it
The form lists email, US Mail, fax, and in-person submission methods. It identifies the FOIA Officer's email as [email protected] and fax as 217-354-4901.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form asks for the request date, and a fee-waiver request requires an attached purpose statement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Village of Oakwood Freedom of Information Act Request PDF.
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Complete the Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records requested, and answer the questions about copies and commercial purpose.
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Gather Any Attachment
If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the purpose of your request.
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Submit to the Village
Submit by email, US Mail, fax, or in person using the methods listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Oakwood FOIA request?
- No. The form does not require notarization; if requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the purpose of your request.
- How do I submit the Oakwood FOIA request?
- The form lists email, US Mail, fax, and in-person submission. It provides [email protected] and fax number 217-354-4901.
- What information does the FOIA request ask for?
- It asks for your contact details, a specific description of the records, whether you want copies, whether the request is for a commercial purpose, and whether you seek a fee waiver.
- What must I attach to request a fee waiver?
- Attach a statement describing the purpose of the request and whether its principal purpose is to access or disseminate information about the health, safety, and welfare or legal rights of the general public.