Greenwood Lake, NY · Orange County
Application for Access to Records Under the Freedom of Information Law
This form lets people request copies or inspection of village records and identify the village department they believe holds those documents.
What this form is
Use this form to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Law from the Village of Greenwood Lake. It asks you to identify the department, choose copies or inspection, describe the requested documents, and provide your contact details, signature, and date. The form also includes fields for an incident number and for an approval or denial.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking copies of or inspection of village documents can use this form to describe the records and identify the department believed to hold them.
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 without a notary; it asks for your signature and today’s date, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the FOIL records access request PDF.
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Complete The Request
Identify the department, choose copies or inspection, describe the requested records, and provide the requested contact details.
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Sign And Date
Enter today’s date and sign the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIL records access request?
- No. The form asks for your signature and today’s date, not notarization. It does not state that an attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the FOIL records access request?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks which village department may have the records, whether you want copies or inspection, a precise description of the documents, and your contact details, signature, and date.
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