Vassar, MI · Tuscola County
Affidavit of Indigence
This affidavit lets an individual seeking City of Vassar public records request a waiver of the first $20 in fees by stating they receive public assistance or cannot pay due to indigency.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this affidavit when requesting a waiver of the first $20 in fees for a City of Vassar public-records request under FOIA. The requester must state that they receive public assistance or provide facts showing inability to pay due to indigency. If someone prepares the affidavit for another person, the attached Designated Requester form must also be completed; both forms include spaces for signatures sworn or affirmed before a notary.
Who needs it
An individual seeking Vassar public records who requests a waiver of the first $20 in fees due to public assistance or inability to pay due to indigency needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn-or-affirmed jurats for the applicant and, when applicable, designated requester; each signer must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Indigence and, if preparing it for another person, the attached Designated Requester form.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Enter the requested information and state whether you receive public assistance or the facts showing inability to pay.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign each applicable affidavit in the online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the Vassar FOIA Coordinator by mail, fax, or email as listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Vassar. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form lists submission to the City of Vassar FOIA Coordinator by mail, fax, or email. Check the city’s instructions if you need help confirming the preferred method.
- Do I need to complete the Designated Requester form?
- Complete the attached Designated Requester form only if you are preparing the Affidavit of Indigence for someone other than yourself.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature during a video session; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for request and contact details, the reason for seeking a fee waiver, and information about assistance, income, assets, or other facts showing indigency.