New Hanover Township, MT · Burlington County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Residents and other requestors use this form to ask New Hanover Township for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request specific government records from New Hanover Township under the Open Public Records Act, and optionally under common law. It asks for requestor and delivery information, a description of the records, and a maximum authorized cost. The form also explains fees, possible deposits, response and denial procedures, and the requestor’s rights.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from New Hanover Township can use this form to describe the records and specify a preferred delivery method.
How to submit it
Send the written request to the Township Clerks’ Office at 2 Hockamick Road, Cookstown, NJ 08511. The form also lists fax at 609-758-1822 and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, with no notarized or sworn attachment described.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Provide your requestor and delivery information, then describe the government records as specifically as possible.
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Review Costs And Options
Choose a preferred delivery method and review the payment information and optional common-law request section.
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Submit To The Township
Send the written request to the Township Clerks’ Office by a method listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. This form is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is described.
- How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- Send the written request to the Township Clerks’ Office at 2 Hockamick Road, Cookstown, NJ 08511. The form also lists fax and email submission.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks for requestor and delivery details, a specific description of the records, and a maximum authorized cost. You may also request records under common law.
- Does the form explain possible record-copying costs?
- Yes. It lists per-page and other-material costs, notes that delivery fees may apply, and describes possible deposits and special service charges.