Parchment, MI · Kalamazoo County
FOIA Request for Public Records
This form lets individuals and organizations request copies, inspection, or regular subscriptions to public records from the City of Parchment.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies or certified copies of public records, inspect records, or receive a regular subscription. Describe the records as specifically as possible and choose a delivery method. The form also includes optional sections to agree to an extension of the response time or overtime costs, request copies of records found on the City website, and seek a fee discount.
Who needs it
Individuals or organizations seeking public records from the City of Parchment can use this form to describe their request and select how to receive records.
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 document is signed without a notary; the form includes an affidavit for an indigence discount, but it does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Request for Public Records form.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records as specifically as possible, and select the request and delivery options.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
If requesting a discount, complete the relevant section and prepare the affidavit or nonprofit designation documentation described on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with the Parchment FOIA form?
- You can request copies or certified copies, inspect records, or ask for a subscription to records issued on a regular basis.
- Do I need a notary for the Parchment FOIA request form?
- No. This form is signed without a notary. It includes an affidavit for an indigence discount, but does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Parchment FOIA request form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Does the form offer a fee discount?
- It includes discount request sections for qualifying individuals who are indigent and qualifying designated nonprofit organizations. The City may ask for an affidavit or documentation.