Do I need a notary for the Application for Access to Public Records?

No. The request has signature and date lines, plus a witness signature and date line; it does not require notarization.

How do I submit the public records request?

Send the completed application to the Village of Lewiston at 145 N 4th Street, P.O. Box 325, Lewiston, NY 14092.

Can I inspect records instead of requesting copies?

Yes. The application lets you choose to inspect records or receive copies. The form says photocopies cost $.25 per page.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for your name, address, phone, email, and a description of the records you want. It also includes a certification and signature lines.

Lewiston, NY · Niagara County

No notary required

Application for Access to Public Records

This form lets people request access to Village of Lewiston records by asking to inspect them or receive photocopies.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Village of Lewiston to inspect public records or receive copies. It asks for your contact details, the records you seek, and a certification about solicitation or fundraising use; it also includes signature and witness lines. The form states that the Clerk’s office acknowledges requests within five business days and advises when to expect a response.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of records maintained by the Village of Lewiston can use this application.

How to submit it

Send it to the Village of Lewiston, 145 N 4th Street, P.O. Box 325, Lewiston, NY 14092. The form lists photocopies at $.25 per page.

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a certification about solicitation or fundraising use and a witness signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Application for Access to Public Records PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Enter your contact details, describe the records as specifically as possible, and choose inspection or copies.
3
Sign And Date
Complete the certification and sign and date the request; the form also has a witness signature and date line.
4
Send It To The Village
Send the completed application to the Village of Lewiston address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for Access to Public Records?: No. The request has signature and date lines, plus a witness signature and date line; it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the public records request?: Send the completed application to the Village of Lewiston at 145 N 4th Street, P.O. Box 325, Lewiston, NY 14092.
Can I inspect records instead of requesting copies?: Yes. The application lets you choose to inspect records or receive copies. The form says photocopies cost $.25 per page.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for your name, address, phone, email, and a description of the records you want. It also includes a certification and signature lines.

Need something notarized?

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