Hancock, MI · Houghton County
FOIA Affidavit of Indigence
This affidavit supports a request by someone seeking City of Hancock records to waive the first $20 of FOIA processing fees because they receive public assistance or cannot afford the cost.
- 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
Use this affidavit with a City of Hancock Freedom of Information Act request when asking the city to waive the first $20 of processing fees. The requester affirms they are not making the request for payment or other remuneration from outside parties and states they receive public assistance or cannot pay for the records. The completed affidavit is returned to the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator.
Who needs it
A person requesting Hancock city records who seeks a waiver of the first $20 in processing fees because they receive public assistance or cannot afford the cost may use this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block; the requester signs before a commissioned online notary, who completes the notarial section on the form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the City of Hancock FOIA Affidavit of Indigence.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the request date and records information, select or explain your eligibility, and complete the requester details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the remote session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Return the completed affidavit to the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator using the form’s listed contact information.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hancock. 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 affidavit for a FOIA fee waiver?
- Complete the affidavit, sign it before a commissioned online notary, and return it to the City Manager/FOIA Coordinator using the contact details printed on the form.
- Do I need to explain why I cannot pay?
- The form asks you to indicate that you receive public assistance or explain why you are unable to pay the cost. It also asks you to affirm that outside parties are not paying you for the request.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by eligible commissioned notaries. Check that you can complete the signing and notarization online for this affidavit; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What does this affidavit ask the city to waive?
- It supports a request to waive the first $20.00 processing fee for the FOIA request identified on the affidavit.
FOIA Affidavit of Indigence in other Michigan cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.