Whiteside County, IL · Whiteside County
Freedom of Information Act Request Form
Whiteside County residents and other requesters use this form to ask the County Administrator to inspect or receive copies of public records.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Whiteside County · Whiteside County, Whiteside County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- whitesidecountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request access to information maintained or prepared by Whiteside County. It asks for requester contact details, a description of the information, whether the request is for commercial use, and whether you want to inspect records or receive copies. The form states response periods and possible copying charges, and includes space for the County’s response.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of public records from Whiteside County can complete this request form.
How to submit it
Send the completed request to the County Administrator at Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270; the form also lists [email protected] and fax 815-772-5252.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it asks for the request date and requester details, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Whiteside County Freedom of Information Act Request Form PDF.
- 2
Complete the Request
Provide your contact details, describe the information requested, identify any commercial purpose, and select how you want to access or receive records.
- 3
Choose Copy Delivery
If requesting copies, indicate whether they should be sent by email, fax, or mail and provide the delivery details.
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Submit to the County
Send the completed form to the County Administrator using the address, email, or fax listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with this form?
- Use it to ask to inspect public records or receive copies, including certified copies. The form asks you to describe the information as specifically as possible.
- Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Act Request Form?
- No. This document is completed without a notary; it asks for the request date and requester details and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Freedom of Information Act Request Form?
- Send it to the County Administrator at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270. The form also lists an email address and fax number.
- How long does the County say a response will take?
- The form states that requests will be answered within 5 business days, or 21 business days for commercial requests.