Sand Lake, MI · Kent County
Freedom of Information Act Request Form
Sand Lake residents and others use this form to request copies of or access to non-exempt public records held by the Village.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies of or view non-exempt public records under the Freedom of Information Act. Describe the records as specifically as possible, including subject matter, date, and person, and provide requester contact information and a preferred records method. The form asks the requester to agree to actual search, duplication, and review costs and any applicable good-faith deposit.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting copies of or access to non-exempt public records from the Village of Sand Lake can use this form.
How to submit it
Send the completed request to the Village of Sand Lake FOIA Coordinator, PO Box 139, Sand Lake, MI 49343, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the requester just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Sand Lake Freedom of Information Act Request Form.
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Describe the Records
Identify the records as specifically as possible, including subject matter, date, and person.
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Complete and Sign
Provide requester information, choose a preferred records method, and sign and date the form.
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Submit to the Village
Mail the request to the FOIA Coordinator or email it to the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this FOIA request?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIA request?
- Mail it to the FOIA Coordinator at PO Box 139, Sand Lake, MI 49343, or email it to [email protected].
- What information should I include?
- Describe the record as specifically as possible, including its subject matter, date, and person. Print your name, provide contact information, and select a preferred method for receiving or viewing records.
- What costs does the form mention?
- By signing, the requester agrees to pay actual search, duplication, and review costs, and a good-faith deposit for fees over $50 that does not exceed half the total fee.