Smithville, NY · Chenango County

No notary required

Application for Public Access to Records (FOIL Request)

This form lets a requester ask to inspect records held by a Smithville agency and provides space for the agency’s decision and any appeal.

What this form is

Use this form to request inspection of records from a Smithville agency. It asks for the agency name and address, the records sought, and the requester’s name, mailing address, signature, and date; it also includes spaces for the agency’s decision and for an appeal of a denial.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect records held by a Smithville agency can use this form to describe the records and provide requester information.

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 request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Smithville Application for Public Access to Records.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Enter the agency and records requested, then provide your name, mailing address, signature, and date.

  3. 3

    Check For Attachments

    The form does not list any attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit The Form

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Smithville FOIL request form for?
It is an application to inspect records held by an agency. The form provides space to identify the agency and records requested.
What information does the FOIL request form ask for?
It asks for the agency name and address, the records sought, and the requester’s name, mailing address, signature, and date.
Do I need a notary for a FOIL request?
No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit a Smithville FOIL request?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Public Access to Records (FOIL Request) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Smithville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.