Ridgewood, MT · Bergen County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood and specify the records sought and preferred delivery method. It asks for requestor and payment details, a description of the records, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form also includes custodian-use fields, fee information, denial reasons, and guidance about requestors’ rights.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting Ridgewood government records may use this form to identify the records and provide the information needed to process the request.
How to submit it
Send the written request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method. The form lists the Village Clerk’s email addresses and the address at 131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor certifies the listed statements under penalty and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Describe the records as specifically as possible, select a preferred delivery method, and complete the requestor and certification sections.
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Review Payment Information
Choose a payment method and review the form’s listed fees, delivery costs, and deposit information.
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Submit To The Custodian
Send the written request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. The form has a signature and date line and a certification under penalty, but it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit an Open Public Records Act request in Ridgewood?
- Send the written request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method. The form lists the Village Clerk’s email addresses and mailing address.
- What information does the Ridgewood records request form ask for?
- It asks for requestor and payment information, a description of the records, a preferred delivery method, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.