Litchfield, MI · Hillsdale County

No notary required

FOIA Request for Public Records

This form lets individuals and organizations request copies, certified copies, inspection, or regular subscriptions to public records from the City of Litchfield.

What this form is

Use this form to request public records from the City of Litchfield, including copies, certified copies, record inspection, or a subscription to records issued regularly. It asks for your contact details, a description of the records, preferred delivery method, and signatures for any applicable extension, website-copy, overtime-cost, or discount requests. The form also includes sections for indigence and nonprofit discounts.

Who needs it

Individuals or organizations seeking public records from the City of Litchfield can use this form to describe their request and choose how to receive records.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator at 221 Jonesville Street, PO Box 236, Litchfield, Michigan 49252. The form lists (517) 542-2921 as the office phone number.

About notarization

This form has no notary block, so the signer signs and dates it; its indigence discount section refers to an affidavit but does not specify notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the FOIA Request for Public Records PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide your contact details, describe the public records, select the request type and delivery method, and sign and date applicable sections.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    If requesting the nonprofit discount, the form describes documentation of state designation; the indigence discount section refers to an affidavit.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Send the completed form to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request for Public Records?
No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it. The indigence discount section refers to an affidavit but does not specify notarization.
How do I submit the FOIA Request for Public Records?
Submit it to the Office of the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator at 221 Jonesville Street, PO Box 236, Litchfield, Michigan 49252.
What information does the FOIA request form ask for?
It asks for contact information, a description of the records, the type of request, and a preferred delivery method. Additional sections cover certain extensions, costs, and discounts.

Need something notarized?

This FOIA Request for Public Records doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.