Newstead, NY · Erie County
FOIL Certification of Use of Information
This one-page certification is for people or organizations requesting information under the Freedom of Information Law from the Town of Newstead Town Clerk.
- 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
The form certifies that requested information will not be used or shared for solicitation or fundraising purposes. A requester completes it when seeking information under the Freedom of Information Law from the Town Clerk; the form does not specify which requests require this certification. It includes spaces for the requester’s name, business or organization, signature, date, and a notarial certificate, plus a corporate seal line if applicable.
Who needs it
A person or business requesting information under the Freedom of Information Law from the Town of Newstead Town Clerk may use this form to certify its intended use.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-before-me jurat; the requester signs and swears to the certification before the notary, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the FOIL Certification of Use of Information from the Town of Newstead.
- 2
Fill In the Certification
Print your name and business or organization. Leave the signature and notary sections for the notarization appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the video session, then have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed certification with your information request to the Town of Newstead Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newstead. 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 complete the FOIL use certification?
- Print your name and business or organization, sign and date the certification, and swear to it before a notary. The form also provides a corporate seal line if applicable.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-before-me notarial block, so sign and swear to the certification before the notary completes that section.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed certification?
- The form identifies the Town of Newstead Town Clerk as the recipient of the information request. Ask the Town Clerk how to submit the completed certification with your request; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.