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

No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it includes no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the OPRA request form?

The form says to hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian. The township address and custodian email are printed on the form.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for requestor contact information, a description of the records, preferred delivery, cost authorization and payment method, and several certifications.

Can I request records under common law too?

Yes. The form includes an option to request records under common law and space to explain your interest in the subject matter.

Upper Deerfield Township, MT · Cumberland County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Residents and other requestors use this form to ask Upper Deerfield Township for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.

What this form is

Use this form to request government records from Upper Deerfield Township and indicate your preferred delivery method. It asks for requestor and record details, authorization for costs, payment method, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form also explains possible copy, delivery, and special service charges and provides space for common-law requests.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from Upper Deerfield Township may use this form to describe the records and specify how they prefer to receive them.

How to submit it

The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It lists the township address and custodian email.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Print your information, describe the records, select a delivery method, and complete the certifications and payment details.
3
Gather Any Supporting Details
If requesting records for a legal proceeding, identify the proceeding in the space provided; describe any common-law interest if applicable.
4
Submit To The Custodian
Hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian using the details printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?: No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it includes no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the OPRA request form?: The form says to hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian. The township address and custodian email are printed on the form.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for requestor contact information, a description of the records, preferred delivery, cost authorization and payment method, and several certifications.
Can I request records under common law too?: Yes. The form includes an option to request records under common law and space to explain your interest in the subject matter.

Need something notarized?

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