East Orange, MT · Essex County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
East Orange residents and other requestors use this form to ask the city for government records and select a preferred delivery method.
What this form is
Use this form to request government records from the City of East Orange and indicate whether you prefer to pick them up, receive them by mail, inspect them, or use another listed delivery method. It asks for requestor and payment information, a description of the records, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. It also provides space for estimated costs and city processing information.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting government records from the City of East Orange can use this form to describe the records and provide contact and payment information.
How to submit it
The form lists City Hall, 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017, and [email protected]. It also lists fax number (862) 930-7812.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it includes certifications under penalty of law, but does not identify a separate attachment or step that must be notarized or sworn.
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, and complete the requestor, delivery, payment, and certification sections.
- 3
Review Cost Information
Review the listed fees and provide payment information and any applicable cost estimates.
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Send The Form To The City
Use the City Hall address, email, or fax listed on the form to submit your request.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. The form includes certifications and a signature line, but does not require notarization or identify a separate attachment or step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the OPRA request form?
- The form lists City Hall at 44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017, and the email address [email protected]. It also lists a fax number.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for contact and payment information, a description of the requested records, a preferred delivery method, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
- Does the form list record request fees?
- Yes. It lists per-page charges for letter- and legal-size pages, actual costs for other materials, and additional delivery or special-service charges.
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