Scottville, MI · Mason County
FOIA Request for Public Records
Scottville residents, businesses, and other requestors can use this form to request copies, inspection, or a regular subscription to city public records.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies or certified copies of Scottville public records, inspect records, or receive records regularly. Describe the records as specifically as possible and choose a delivery method. The form also includes options to request an indigence or nonprofit discount and to consent to an extension of the city’s response time. The city may charge fees and may require a deposit.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking Scottville public records may submit this form, though the city says requestors are not required to use it.
How to submit it
Mail it to the FOIA Coordinator, City of Scottville, 105 N Main St, Scottville, MI 49454; email it to [email protected]; or fax it to (231) 757-2077.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; an indigence discount request requires an affidavit, but the form does not specify that it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Scottville FOIA Request for Public Records PDF.
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Complete The Request
Print or type your contact information, describe the records, select what you are requesting, and choose a delivery method.
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Add Any Supporting Information
If requesting an indigence or nonprofit discount, complete the applicable section and provide the documentation described on the form.
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Submit To Scottville
Mail, email, or fax the completed form to the FOIA Coordinator using the contact details printed on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with Scottville’s FOIA form?
- You can request copies, certified copies, inspection of records, or a subscription to records issued regularly. Describe the records as specifically as possible and select a delivery method.
- How do I submit the Scottville FOIA request?
- Send the completed form to the FOIA Coordinator by mail at 105 N Main St, Scottville, MI 49454; email it to [email protected]; or fax it to (231) 757-2077.
- Do I need a notary for the Scottville FOIA request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. The form includes an affidavit for an indigence discount but does not specify that it must be notarized.
- Does the Scottville FOIA request form mention fees?
- Yes. The form says the city may charge fees for locating, copying, and mailing records, and may require payment before making records available or a deposit before processing.