Gaylord, MI · Otsego County
FOIA Request for Public Records
Gaylord residents, businesses, and organizations use this form to request copies of public records, inspect records, or receive a regular subscription to records.
What this form is
Use this form to ask the City of Gaylord for copies or certified copies of public records, an opportunity to inspect records, or a subscription to records issued regularly. It asks you to describe the records, choose a delivery method, and provide your contact information. The packet also includes forms for extensions, denials, and appeals, along with sections for discount requests.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from the City of Gaylord may use this form, though the form says requestors 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 document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the applicable sections, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIA Request for Public Records form.
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Complete The Request
Describe the records as specifically as possible, select a request type and delivery method, and provide your contact information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach additional sheets if needed. If requesting a nonprofit discount, the form says documentation of state designation may be requested.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed request to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with Gaylord’s FOIA form?
- The form lets you request copies or certified copies of public records, inspect records, or subscribe to records issued on a regular basis.
- Do I need a notary for the FOIA Request for Public Records?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The requestor signs and dates applicable sections; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Gaylord FOIA request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks you to describe the records, choose what you want and how you want them delivered, and provide contact information. You may attach additional sheets.