Olivet, MI · Eaton County
Waiver of Fee and Affidavit of Indigency
This affidavit lets an individual requesting City of Olivet public records ask for a waiver of the first $20 in fees by documenting public assistance or inability to pay due to indigency.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Submit this affidavit to the City of Olivet Clerk’s Office when requesting a waiver of the first $20 in fees for a public-record request under the Michigan FOIA. The form asks for contact details and information supporting the request, such as public assistance, income, assets, or other facts showing indigency. If you prepare it for another person, the form also instructs you to complete the attached Designated Requester form.
Who needs it
An individual seeking a waiver of the first $20 in public-record request fees because they receive public assistance or cannot pay due to indigency should submit this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Waiver of Fee and Affidavit of Indigency from the City of Olivet.
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Fill In Your Information
Complete the contact fields and provide information supporting your request for a fee waiver.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about acceptance.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Olivet Clerk’s Office. Include the Designated Requester form if preparing it for someone else.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Olivet. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the indigency affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and submit it to the City of Olivet Clerk’s Office at the address shown on the form. If you prepare it for another person, also complete the attached Designated Requester form.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it was sworn or affirmed before a notary, along with spaces for the notary’s signature and commission details.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the city will accept the remotely notarized affidavit; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What information does the affidavit ask me to provide?
- It requests your contact information and the reason for seeking a waiver, such as public assistance details or facts about income, employment, assets, and other circumstances showing indigency.