Lawrence, MI · Van Buren County
FOIA Request for Public Records
Residents and organizations use this form to request public records from the Village of Lawrence under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request copies or certified copies of public records, inspect records, or subscribe to records issued regularly by the Village of Lawrence. Describe the records as specifically as possible and select a delivery method. The form also includes optional sections for response-time extension consent, copies of records found on the Village website, overtime labor costs, and fee discounts.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting public records from the Village of Lawrence may use this form, including individuals, businesses, and eligible nonprofit organizations.
How to submit it
Send the completed request to the Village of Lawrence, 157 North Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064. The form lists the Village phone number as 269.674.8161 and website as www.lawrencemi.org.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes an indigence affidavit section, but does not state that the affidavit or any signature must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The FOIA Form
Download the Village of Lawrence FOIA Request for Public Records PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records, and select the type of request and delivery method.
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Complete Applicable Sections
Sign and date any applicable consent or discount sections. The form allows additional sheets for describing records.
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Send It To The Village
Send the completed form to the Village of Lawrence, 157 North Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064.
Frequently asked questions
- What can I request with the Lawrence FOIA form?
- You can request copies or certified copies, inspect records, or subscribe to records issued on a regular basis. Describe the records as specifically as possible.
- Do I need a notary for the Lawrence FOIA request?
- No. Sign and date the applicable sections yourself. The form includes an indigence affidavit section, but does not state that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Lawrence FOIA request?
- Send the completed form to the Village of Lawrence, 157 North Paw Paw Street, Lawrence, Michigan 49064.
- Can I ask for records by email?
- Yes. The form lets you choose email delivery to the address you provide, and lists email as one way the request may be received.