Ballston Spa, NY · Saratoga County
Freedom of Information Law Application
Ballston Spa residents and other applicants use this application to request access to or copies of existing Village records.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Village of Ballston Spa to let you inspect or provide copies of existing records. Describe the records as clearly as possible, including dates, time frames, or addresses when applicable, and provide your contact information and signature. The form also lets you state how you want records provided and includes sections for the Village’s response.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking to inspect or obtain copies of existing records from the Village of Ballston Spa can submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete the applicant section and submit it to the Ballston Spa Village Clerk, 66 Front St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Ballston Spa Freedom of Information Law application.
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Complete the Applicant Section
Print clearly and provide your contact information, a clear description of the records sought, and your signature.
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Review Your Request
Identify the records as clearly as possible, including dates, time frames, or addresses when applicable.
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Submit to the Village Clerk
Submit the completed application to the Ballston Spa Village Clerk, 66 Front St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ballston Spa FOIL application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the FOIL application?
- Complete the applicant section and submit it to the Ballston Spa Village Clerk at 66 Front St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
- What information should I include in my records request?
- Describe the records as clearly as possible, including dates, time frames, or addresses when applicable. The form also asks for your name, contact information, and signature.
- Can I request records that do not already exist?
- The form states that the Village is only required to supply documents that already exist. It also says municipalities provide documents, not answers to questions or inquiries.