Who can use the Hillman FOIA appeal form?

A person whose public-records request was denied can complete the form and submit a written appeal explaining why the denial should be reversed.

Do I need a notary for the FOIA Appeal Form?

No. This form has no notary block; the requestor signs and dates it. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized.

Hillman, MI · Montmorency County

No notary required

FOIA Appeal Form—To Appeal a Denial of Records

This form lets a person appeal a denied public-records request by identifying the records and explaining why the denial should be reversed.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal a denial of a public-records request to the Village. It asks for request and notice details, the records sought, the reason for the appeal, and the requestor’s signature and date; additional sheets may be attached. The form also includes sections for the Village’s response and information about the requestor’s right to seek judicial review.

Who needs it

A person whose public-records request was denied can use this form to explain why the denial should be reversed.

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 requestor signs and dates the form, and no notarized attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the FOIA Appeal Form to appeal a denial of a public-records request.
2
Complete the Form
Provide the request and notice details, identify the records, explain the reason for appeal, and sign and date the form.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed to explain your reasons for appeal or provide a copy of the original request.
4
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 is the FOIA Appeal Form for?: It allows a person to appeal a denial of a public-records request by identifying the records and giving reasons for reversing the denial.
Who can use the Hillman FOIA appeal form?: A person whose public-records request was denied can complete the form and submit a written appeal explaining why the denial should be reversed.
Do I need a notary for the FOIA Appeal Form?: No. This form has no notary block; the requestor signs and dates it. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized.
How do I submit the FOIA Appeal Form?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This FOIA Appeal Form—To Appeal a Denial of Records doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.