What information does the Elwood records request form ask for?

It asks for requester contact details, a description of the records, copy and format preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.

Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Act request form?

No. The requester signs and dates the form without a notary. A fee-waiver request requires an attached statement explaining the request’s purpose.

How do I submit the Elwood records request form?

The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person options. Check the city website for current submission details because the form provides no contact information.

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 public’s health, safety, welfare, or legal rights.

Elwood, IL · Will County

No notary required

Freedom of Information Act Request Form

Residents and other requesters use this form to ask the Village of Elwood for public records and specify how they want copies provided.

What this form is

Use this form to request records from the Village of Elwood. It asks for requester contact details, a description of the records, whether copies are wanted and in what format, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose. Requesters seeking a fee waiver must attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose and whether its principal purpose concerns the public’s health, safety, welfare, or legal rights.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking records from the Village of Elwood can use this form to describe the records and indicate copy and fee-waiver preferences.

How to submit it

The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person submission options. It does not provide contact details, so check the city website for current submission information.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just completes and dates the request, and a fee-waiver request requires an attached purpose statement.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Freedom of Information Act Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records, and indicate your copy, format, commercial-purpose, and fee-waiver choices.
3
Gather Any Attachment
If requesting a fee waiver, attach a statement explaining the request’s purpose and whether it concerns the public’s interests listed on the form.
4
Submit The Request
Choose email, U.S. mail, fax, or in-person submission, and check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Elwood records request form ask for?: It asks for requester contact details, a description of the records, copy and format preferences, and whether the request is for a commercial purpose.
Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Act request form?: No. The requester signs and dates the form without a notary. A fee-waiver request requires an attached statement explaining the request’s purpose.
How do I submit the Elwood records request form?: The form lists email, U.S. mail, fax, and in-person options. Check the city website for current submission details because the form provides no contact information.
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 public’s health, safety, welfare, or legal rights.

Need something notarized?

This Freedom of Information Act Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.