Crawford, NY · Orange County
Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) Application
Crawford residents and other applicants use this form to request access to or copies of records held by the town.
What this form is
Use this application to ask to inspect or receive copies of records held by the Town of Crawford. Describe the records as specifically as possible; for property records, include the tax map number. The form lets you choose inspection or copies and states that copies have reproduction and postage costs. It also explains the town’s acknowledgment and response process and how to appeal a denial.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of records held by the Town of Crawford can complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Town of Crawford Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) Application.
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Complete the Applicant Section
Provide your contact details, describe the records sought, and choose to inspect the records or request copies.
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Include Property Details
For property records, include the tax map number. The form does not specify any required attachments.
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Sign and Date the Form
Sign and date the application; the form does not require notarization.
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Submit the Application
Submit it to the department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIL application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form without a notary, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the FOIL application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions or a destination for the application. Submit it to the department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What information should I include in my records request?
- Describe the records in as much specific detail as possible. For property records, include the tax map number to help the town search for the records.
- Can I request copies instead of viewing records?
- Yes. The form lets you choose to view documents during regular business hours or request copies and agree to pay reproduction costs and applicable postage.