Utica, NY · Oneida County
Instructions and Application for Records Access (FOIL Requests)
Utica residents and other requestors use this application to ask the City of Utica for physical or electronic copies of records.
What this form is
This application lets a requestor ask the City of Utica for physical or electronic copies of specified records. Complete it when requesting records from the city, describing the records as thoroughly as possible; the form also explains processing fees, response notices, and how to appeal a denial. It asks for contact details, a signature and date, and a description of the requested records.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting physical or electronic copies of records from the City of Utica can complete this application.
How to submit it
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The form also lists the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, New York 13502.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Utica Instructions and Application for Records Access.
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Complete The Request
Provide your contact information and describe the physical or electronic records you are requesting as thoroughly as possible.
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Gather Any Attachments
Include an attachment if it specifically details your request; the form does not list other required attachments.
- 4
Submit To The City
Email the completed application to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Utica FOIL request application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Utica records access application?
- Email the completed application to [email protected]. The form also lists the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 1 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, New York 13502.
- What information does the FOIL application ask for?
- It asks for your name, organization if applicable, mailing address, phone number, email address, signature, request date, and a description of the records sought.
- Can I request electronic copies of records?
- Yes. The application provides options to request either physical copies or electronic copies of records.
Need something notarized?
This Instructions and Application for Records Access (FOIL Requests) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Utica form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.