Southport, NY · Chemung County

No notary required

Application for Access to Records Under the Freedom of Information Law

This application lets people request Town of Southport records to inspect, receive as copies, or have emailed, and is filed by anyone seeking those records.

What this form is

Use this application to request Town of Southport records under the Freedom of Information Law, choosing whether to inspect them, receive copies, or have them emailed. The form asks for a specific description of the records, the requester’s contact information, and a signature and date. By signing, applicants agree to search costs and applicable copying or reproduction costs, and certify the request is not for solicitation or fundraising.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect, receive copies of, or have records emailed from the Town of Southport can use this application.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Southport FOIL records access application.

  2. 2

    Describe The Records

    Specify the records you are requesting and choose inspection, copies, or email.

  3. 3

    Complete And Sign

    Enter your contact information, then sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Southport FOIL application request?
It asks you to describe the records specifically, select inspection, copies, or email, and provide your name, signature, mailing address, date, phone number, and email.
Do I need a notary for the Southport FOIL application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How do I submit the Southport FOIL application?
The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Access to Records Under the Freedom of Information Law doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Southport form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.