Caldwell, MT · Essex County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Residents and other requestors use this form to ask Caldwell’s Municipal Clerk for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request specific government records from Caldwell and indicate how you prefer to receive them. It asks for a description of the records, contact and delivery information, and certifications about the request, including whether it relates to a legal proceeding or commercial purpose. The form also includes payment information and instructions about possible reproduction and delivery costs.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking Caldwell government records under the Open Public Records Act may use this form, though the instructions say requestors are not required to use it.
How to submit it
The form names Municipal Clerk Brittany Heun at 80 Bloomfield Avenue and lists [email protected]. It says a request may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download Caldwell’s Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Describe the records as specifically as possible, provide the requested information, select a preferred delivery method, and sign and date the form.
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Review Costs And Instructions
Read the form’s notices about possible reproduction, delivery, and special service costs before submitting your request.
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Submit To The Custodian
Convey the request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method listed in the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Caldwell Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. This form does not require notarization; the requestor signs and dates it. It does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Open Public Records Act request?
- The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It names Caldwell Municipal Clerk Brittany Heun at 80 Bloomfield Avenue and lists an email address.
- What information does the request form ask for?
- It asks for a description of the records, requestor and delivery information, payment details, and certifications about the request, including whether it concerns a legal proceeding or commercial purpose.