Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?

No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; the requestor signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Open Public Records Act request?

The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian. It lists the Borough Clerk’s mailing address and email.

Can I request records without using this form?

The form says requestors are not required to use it, but a written equivalent that omits required form elements may be denied by the custodian.

Bellmawr, MT · Camden County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

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

What this form is

Use this form to request access to specific government records from the Borough of Bellmawr. It asks for requestor and record details, preferred delivery, payment information, and certifications about conviction history, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form also includes information about fees, possible deposits, response procedures, and requestors’ rights.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from Bellmawr can use this form to describe the records and indicate preferred delivery and payment details.

How to submit it

The form says written requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It lists the Borough Clerk at 21 E. Browning Rd, PO Box 368, Bellmawr, NJ 08099, 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 identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Print clearly, describe the records as specifically as possible, select delivery and payment preferences, and sign and date the form.
3
Review The Instructions
Review the form’s information about fees, possible deposits, delivery, and requestor rights.
4
Submit To The Custodian
Hand-deliver, mail, or transmit the request electronically to the appropriate custodian; the form lists the Borough Clerk’s 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 line but no notary block; the requestor signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Open Public Records Act request?: The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian. It lists the Borough Clerk’s mailing address and email.
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor information, a description of the records, preferred delivery, payment information, and certifications about conviction history, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
Can I request records without using this form?: The form says requestors are not required to use it, but a written equivalent that omits required form elements may be denied by the custodian.

Need something notarized?

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