Hillman, MI · Montmorency County
FOIA Appeal Form to Appeal an Excess Fee
A requester uses this form to appeal a Village fee for a public record, explaining how the fee exceeds the amount permitted.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a fee charged for a Freedom of Information Act request when you believe it exceeds the permitted amount. It asks for request and record details, the reason for the appeal, and the requester’s signature and date. The form also includes sections for the Village’s response and determination.
Who needs it
A person who received a public-record request fee they believe exceeds the permitted amount can use this form to appeal 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attached or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form.
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Complete the Form
Enter the request and record details, explain how the fee exceeds the permitted amount, and sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed to explain the reasons for your appeal.
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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 Excess Fee Appeal Form for?
- It lets a requester explain how a fee for a public-record request exceeds the amount permitted and ask the Village to review the fee.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for request details, the records requested, the reason for the appeal, and the requester's signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form?
- No. The form has a requester signature and date line but no notary block or sworn attachment requirement.
- How do I submit the FOIA Excess Fee Appeal Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.