Do I need a notary for the FOIL Request Form?

No. The form asks you to sign and date your request, but it does not require a notary. No notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How do I submit the FOIL Request Form?

The guide says you can submit a request by email, regular mail, or an online portal if available. The form lists the Town Clerk’s email and mailing address.

What information does the FOIL Request Form ask for?

It asks for your name and contact information, a description and time period for the records, your preferred access method, and your signature and date.

Can I inspect records instead of requesting copies?

Yes. The form offers on-site inspection as a preferred access method. The guide says in-person inspection is available at no cost.

Lincoln, NY · Madison County

No notary required

FOIL Request Form

This form lets people request existing Town of Lincoln records under FOIL and tell the Town Clerk how they want to access them.

What this form is

This three-page document combines a FOIL quick reference guide with the Town of Lincoln’s records request form. Use the form to describe the records and time period you are seeking, provide your contact information, and choose email copies, paper copies, or on-site inspection. The guide says requests may be submitted by email, regular mail, or an online portal if available.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking existing Town of Lincoln records who wants to describe the request and specify a preferred way to access the records can use this form.

How to submit it

The document says requests may be submitted by email to [email protected], regular mail to 6886 Tuttle Road, Canastota, NY 13032, or an online portal if available. It lists the Town Clerk’s phone as (315) 697-8837.

About notarization

This request form is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Town of Lincoln FOIL request PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Enter your contact information, describe the records and time period, and select how you want to access them.
3
Sign And Date
Certify the information and sign and date the form.
4
Submit To The Town
Send the request by email or regular mail, or use an online portal if available, as described in the guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the FOIL Request Form?: No. The form asks you to sign and date your request, but it does not require a notary. No notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How do I submit the FOIL Request Form?: The guide says you can submit a request by email, regular mail, or an online portal if available. The form lists the Town Clerk’s email and mailing address.
What information does the FOIL Request Form ask for?: It asks for your name and contact information, a description and time period for the records, your preferred access method, and your signature and date.
Can I inspect records instead of requesting copies?: Yes. The form offers on-site inspection as a preferred access method. The guide says in-person inspection is available at no cost.

Need something notarized?

This FOIL Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lincoln form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.