How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?

The form says to hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian. It lists the Clerk’s Office address and email.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks for requestor contact details, a description of the requested records, preferred delivery method, payment information, and the requestor’s signature and certifications.

Can I request records under common law too?

Yes. The form includes an option to request records under common law as well as under the Open Public Records Act.

Carteret, MT · Middlesex County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Borough of Carteret for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.

What this form is

Use this form to request specific government records from the Borough of Carteret under the Open Public Records Act; the form also offers an option to request records under common law. It asks for contact and delivery preferences, a description of the records, payment details, and the requestor’s signature and certifications. The form explains possible charges and provides space for the records custodian to record the response.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from the Borough of Carteret can use this form, including requestors who also want to request records under common law.

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 Clerk’s Office at 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008, phone (732) 541-3800, fax (732) 541-8925, and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no notarized or sworn attachment, and the requestor just signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Borough of Carteret Open Public Records Act Request Form.
2
Complete the Request
Describe the records as specifically as possible, provide the requested information, choose a delivery preference, and sign and date the form.
3
Review Payment Information
Review the form’s information about copying, delivery, special service charges, and possible deposits.
4
Submit to the Custodian
Hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?: No. This request form is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?: The form says to hand-deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the request to the appropriate custodian. It lists the Clerk’s Office address and email.
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor contact details, a description of the requested records, preferred delivery method, payment information, and the requestor’s signature and certifications.
Can I request records under common law too?: Yes. The form includes an option to request records under common law as well as under the Open Public Records Act.

Need something notarized?

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