Hackensack, MT · Bergen County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Hackensack residents and other requestors use this form to ask the city’s records custodian for access to government records under OPRA.
What this form is
Use this form to request specific government records from Hackensack under the Open Public Records Act, and optionally request them under common law as well. It asks for contact and delivery preferences, a description of the records, payment information, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form also explains possible copying, delivery, and special service charges and provides information about response and denial procedures.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from Hackensack may use this form, although the document says requestors are not required to use this particular form.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Hackensack at 65 Central Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601, [email protected], and fax (201) 457-1466. It says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate records custodian.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Hackensack Open Public Records Act Request Form.
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Complete The Request
Print clearly, describe the records as specifically as possible, select delivery and payment options, complete the certifications, and sign and date.
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Review Costs And Details
Check the form's fee information and include any details needed to identify the requested records.
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Submit To The City
Send the request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method; the form lists city contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. The form has a signature and date field but no notary block, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the OPRA request form?
- The form lists the City of Hackensack address, [email protected], and fax number. It says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for requestor and contact information, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery and payment details, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
- Does the form list possible charges?
- Yes. It lists per-page charges for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, possible delivery or special service charges, and possible deposits.
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This Open Public Records Act Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hackensack form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.