Sparta, MI · Kent County
Request for Public Records
Sparta residents and other requesters use this form to request copies, certified copies, inspection, or regular subscriptions to public records.
What this form is
This two-page form lets requesters describe the public records they seek and choose whether to receive copies, inspect records, or subscribe to regularly issued records. It asks for contact information, delivery preferences, and the requested records; optional sections cover website copies, overtime costs, and discounts. Requesters are not required to use this form, which the village provides for convenience.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking public records from the Village of Sparta may use this form, though the form says requesters are not required to use it.
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 without a notary; an indigence discount requires an affidavit, but the form does not say that the affidavit must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the two-page public records request PDF.
- 2
Complete The Request
Describe the records as specifically as possible, select the request and delivery options, and provide your contact information.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
If requesting an indigence discount, prepare the affidavit described on the form. The form also allows additional sheets to describe records.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with this form?
- You can request copies, certified copies, record inspection, or a subscription to records issued on a regular basis.
- Do I need a notary for a Sparta public records request?
- No. The request does not require notarization. An indigence discount requires an affidavit, but the form does not say that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the public records request?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I have to use this form?
- No. The form says requesters are not required to use it; it is provided for convenience.