Monroe County, MI · Monroe County
FOIA Request for Public Records
This form lets individuals and organizations request copies, inspection, or subscriptions to public records from Monroe County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Monroe County · Monroe County, Monroe County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- co.monroe.mi.us
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request copies or certified copies of public records, inspect records, or subscribe to records issued regularly. It asks for a description of the records, requestor contact details, and a preferred delivery method. The form also includes optional sections for agreeing to response-time extensions or overtime costs and requesting eligible fee discounts.
Who needs it
Individuals or organizations seeking public records from Monroe County can use this form to describe their request and select how they want records delivered.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form has no notary block, so the requestor signs and dates it; an indigence discount request requires an affidavit stating eligibility.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Monroe County FOIA Request for Public Records form.
- 2
Describe the Records
Enter your contact information, describe the requested records as specifically as possible, and choose a request and delivery method.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional description sheets if needed. For a discount request, provide the affidavit or documentation described on the form, if applicable.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county department named on it; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with the Monroe County FOIA form?
- You can request copies, certified copies, inspection of records, or a subscription to records issued on a regular basis. The form also asks you to describe the records.
- How do I submit the Monroe County FOIA request?
- Complete the form and submit it to the county department named on the form. Check the county website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Monroe County FOIA request?
- No. The form has no notary block; the requestor signs and dates it. An indigence discount request requires an affidavit stating eligibility.
- Can I request a fee discount?
- The form includes discount requests for eligible individuals who meet the indigence criteria and qualifying nonprofit organizations. It describes the information and documentation relevant to those requests.