Herkimer County, NY · Herkimer County
Freedom of Information Request
Herkimer County residents and other requesters use this form to request copies of county records or to inspect them.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Herkimer County · Herkimer County, Herkimer County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- herkimercountyny.gov
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to request copies of Herkimer County records or to inspect them. It asks for the record requested, the requester’s name, representative, mailing address, signature, and date. The form states that copies cost $0.25 per page and includes an agency-use section and a space to appeal a denial.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking copies of Herkimer County records or wishing to inspect records can complete and submit this request.
How to submit it
Fill out, print, sign, and date the form, then return it in person or by mail to the Herkimer County Legislature, 109 Mary Street, Suite 1310, Herkimer, NY 13350, or by fax to 315-867-1109.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download and print the Herkimer County Freedom of Information Request.
- 2
Complete the Request
Select copies or inspection, describe the record, and provide your name and mailing information.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the completed form.
- 4
Submit to the County
Return it in person or by mail to the Herkimer County Legislature, or fax it to the number on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Freedom of Information Request?
- No. The form asks you to sign and date it but does not require notarization or mention any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Freedom of Information Request?
- Fill out, print, sign, and date the form. Return it in person or by mail to the Herkimer County Legislature, or fax it to the number listed on the form.
- Can I request to inspect records instead of receiving copies?
- Yes. The form lets you select whether you are applying for copies of records or to inspect them.
- What is the stated charge for copies?
- The form states that the requester agrees to pay $0.25 per page of requested records.