Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Application
This application lets people request existing public records from the Town of Babylon under the Freedom of Information Law.
What this form is
Use this application to request records that already exist and are held by the Town of Babylon; the form says the Town is not required to create records or answer specific questions. It asks for applicant contact details, property information where applicable, and a description of the records sought. The form also includes a list of frequently requested records.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking existing Town of Babylon records should complete this application with a specific description of the records requested.
How to submit it
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The form states that copy and reproduction costs may apply and deposits may be required for voluminous requests.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Babylon FOIL Request Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant details and describe the existing records you are requesting as specifically as possible.
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Review Costs And Sign
Review the form’s copy and reproduction cost information, then sign and date the application.
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Email The Application
Email the completed application to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the FOIL Request Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the FOIL Request Application?
- Email the completed application to [email protected], as directed on the form. Copy and reproduction costs may apply, and deposits may be required for voluminous requests.
- What information does the FOIL application request?
- It asks for your name, representation, address, phone and email, property details where applicable, and a description of the records you seek.
- Can I use this application to ask the Town to answer a question?
- No. The form states that the Town is not required to create a new record or answer specific questions; describe the existing records you are seeking.
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This Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Babylon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.