Barker, NY · Niagara County
FOIL Request Certification
This certification is for a person requesting Village of Barker records under the Freedom of Information Law who confirms the records will not be used for solicitation or fund-raising.
- 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 identifies the applicant and the date of the Freedom of Information Law request, then certifies that responsive records will not be used for solicitation or fund-raising. It also states that the records will not be made available to someone else for those purposes. The form includes a warning about false statements and a notarial jurat; use it in connection with a request when the Village requires this certification.
Who needs it
A person making a Freedom of Information Law request to the Village of Barker who must certify that responsive records will not be used for solicitation or fund-raising needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification under the “Sworn to, before me” jurat, and a notary public completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the FOIL Request Certification from the Village of Barker.
- 2
Fill In the Request Details
Enter your name and the date of your Freedom of Information Law request. Do not sign before the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and prepare valid identification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the live video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized certification to the Village as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barker. 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 notarize the FOIL Request Certification?
- Complete the form, then sign it during a live video session with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the “Sworn to, before me” jurat.
- Do I need to sign the certification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a “Sworn to, before me” jurat and a Notary Public signature line. Sign before the notary so the jurat can be completed.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by live video.
- When should I submit this certification to the Village?
- The form relates to records received in response to a Freedom of Information Law request. Ask the Village when it requires the certification; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.