How do I submit the Open Public Records Request Form?

The form says to deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey a written request to the appropriate records custodian. It lists the Borough address, phone number, and email.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks for requestor information, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery, payment details, and a signature and date. It also includes an option to request records under common law.

Are there costs for requesting records?

The form lists per-page charges for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, and possible delivery or special service charges. A deposit may be required when reproduction costs exceed $5.

Bogota, MT · Bergen County

No notary required

Open Public Records Request Form

Bogota residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Borough’s records custodian for access to government records under OPRA.

What this form is

Use this form to request specific government records from the Borough of Bogota under the Open Public Records Act. It asks for requestor and record details, preferred delivery, payment information, and a signature and date; it also includes an option to request records under common law. The Borough may charge for copies, delivery, or special services and may require a deposit.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from the Borough of Bogota may use this form, although the instructions say a written request need not use this particular form.

How to submit it

The form says written requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate records custodian. It lists 375 Larch Ave, Bogota, NJ 07603, (201) 342-1736 ext. 235, and [email protected].

About notarization

This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form includes a certification under penalty of law but does not require a notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Borough of Bogota Open Public Records Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Describe the government records as specifically as possible and fill in the requestor, delivery, and payment information.
3
Review Costs And Sign
Choose a payment method, review the fee and deposit information, then sign and date the request.
4
Submit To The Custodian
Hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the written request to the appropriate records custodian.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Request Form?: No. The request is signed and dated without a notary. The form includes a certification under penalty of law, but it does not require a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Open Public Records Request Form?: The form says to deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey a written request to the appropriate records custodian. It lists the Borough address, phone number, and email.
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor information, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery, payment details, and a signature and date. It also includes an option to request records under common law.
Are there costs for requesting records?: The form lists per-page charges for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, and possible delivery or special service charges. A deposit may be required when reproduction costs exceed $5.

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