Eaton County, MI · Eaton County
FOIA Request for Public Records
Eaton County residents and other requestors use this form to request copies, inspection, or a subscription to public records held by the county.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Eaton County · Eaton County, Eaton County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- eatoncounty.org
- Blank form
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request copies, certified copies, inspection, or a regular subscription to Eaton County public records. Describe the records as specifically as possible and choose a delivery method. The form also includes optional sections to agree to an extension or overtime costs, request copies of records found on the county website, or seek a qualifying fee discount.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking public records from Eaton County may use this form, though the county does not require requestors to use it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; an affidavit is needed to request the indigence discount, but the form does not say it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Eaton County FOIA Request for Public Records form.
- 2
Complete the Request
Choose the type of request and delivery method, describe the records, and fill in your contact details.
- 3
Complete Optional Sections
If applicable, complete sections for an extension, overtime costs, website records, or a fee discount.
- 4
Submit to the County
Use current county contact details to submit the completed request.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a FOIA request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. An affidavit is needed to request the indigence discount, but the form does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the FOIA request?
- The form lists Eaton County’s address, but does not give specific instructions for submitting the request. Check the county website for current contact details.
- What can I request with this form?
- You can request copies, certified copies, inspection of public records, or a subscription to records issued on a regular basis. Describe the records as specifically as possible.
- Can I request a fee discount?
- The form includes discount sections for eligible individuals claiming indigence and qualifying nonprofit organizations. It describes the information or documentation required for those requests.