Absecon, MT · Atlantic County

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Open Public Records Act Request Form

Absecon residents and other requestors use this form to describe government records they want to access under the Open Public Records Act.

What this form is

Use this form to request access to government records from Absecon and indicate whether you also seek them under common law. It asks for contact and delivery preferences, a description of the records, and information about commercial use or a related legal proceeding. The form also explains possible copying, delivery, deposit, and special service charges.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking Absecon government records under the Open Public Records Act may use this form to describe the records requested.

How to submit it

The form says a written request may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate records custodian. It does not provide a specific submission address or portal.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Absecon Open Public Records Act Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide requestor information, describe the records, select a delivery preference, and complete the applicable certifications.

  3. 3

    Review The Instructions

    Read the form's notices about charges, deposits, delivery, and requesting records under common law.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Custodian

    Send the written request to the appropriate records custodian by hand, mail, electronic transmission, or another means.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Absecon OPRA request form used for?
It lets requestors describe government records they seek from Absecon and state their preferred delivery method. It also includes an option to request records under common law.
Who can submit an OPRA request?
Anyone seeking access to government records may submit a written request. The form says requestors are not required to use this particular form and may submit requests anonymously.
Do I need a notary for the Absecon OPRA request form?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit an OPRA request to Absecon?
The form says to convey the written request to the appropriate records custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another means.

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This Open Public Records Act Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Absecon form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.