Glen Ridge, MT · Essex County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
This form lets people request access to government records from the Borough of Glen Ridge and choose how they would like to receive them.
What this form is
Use this form to request government records under the Open Public Records Act and, optionally, under common law. It asks for contact and delivery preferences, a description of the records, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form lists possible copy, delivery, and special-service charges and includes sections for the custodian to record costs and a decision.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting government records from Glen Ridge may use this form, though the instructions state that requestors are not required to use it.
How to submit it
Send the written request to the appropriate records custodian; the form lists the Borough of Glen Ridge at 825 Bloomfield Ave., Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, and [email protected]. It also lists cash, check, or money order as payment methods.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it contains a certification under penalty of law, but no notarized attachment or related sworn step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form.
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Complete The Request
Fill in the requestor information, delivery preference, record description, and applicable certifications.
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Review Costs And Options
Choose a payment method and review the form's information about copying, delivery, and possible additional charges.
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Submit To The Custodian
Send the written request to the appropriate records custodian using the contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. Sign and date the form without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of law, but does not specify a notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- Submit the written request to the appropriate records custodian. The form lists the Borough of Glen Ridge address and [email protected].
- What information does the records request form ask for?
- It asks for requestor information, delivery preferences, a description of the records, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
- Are there charges for copies or delivery?
- The form lists per-page copying costs, actual costs for other materials, and possible delivery or special-service charges. It says a deposit may be required when reproduction costs exceed $5.
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