Houghton, MI · Houghton County
FOIA Request for Public Records
This form lets anyone requesting public records from the City of Houghton describe the records and choose to receive copies, inspect them, or subscribe.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies of public records, inspect records, or subscribe to records issued on a regular basis. It asks you to describe the records, provide contact and delivery information, and sign and date the request. A separate section lets you consent to an extension of the city’s response time.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking copies of City of Houghton public records, an opportunity to inspect records, or a subscription to regularly issued records can use this form.
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; the form also provides a separate section for signing and dating consent to extend the city’s response time.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Request for Public Records PDF.
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Complete The Request
Choose what you are requesting, describe the records, enter your contact information, select a delivery method, and sign and date the form.
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Review The Extension Section
If you consent to extend the city’s response time, complete and sign and date the separate consent section.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with this form?
- You can request copies of public records, an opportunity to inspect records, or a subscription to records issued on a regular basis.
- What information does the FOIA request ask for?
- The form asks you to describe the records as specifically as possible and provide your contact information, delivery choice, signature, and date.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request for Public Records?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. The form also has a separate section to sign and date if you consent to extend the city’s response time.
- How do I submit the FOIA Request for Public Records?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.