Spotswood, MT · Middlesex County

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Open Public Records Act Request Form

Spotswood residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Borough for government records under the Open Public Records Act.

What this form is

Use this form to request specific government records from the Borough of Spotswood under the Open Public Records Act. It asks for your contact information, a description of the records, preferred delivery method, and information about the request’s purpose; it also includes payment choices and a request for records under common law. The form explains fees, deposits, response information, and possible exemptions.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from Spotswood can use this form, including requestors asking for records under OPRA or common law.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Municipal Clerk’s Office and lists Borough of Spotswood, 77 Summerhill Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884, and [email protected]. It says a written request may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a certification under penalty of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, but no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Provide your contact information, describe the records as specifically as possible, and select a preferred delivery method and payment method.

  3. 3

    Review The Request

    Read the form’s important information and indicate whether you are also requesting records under common law, if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Send the written request to the Municipal Clerk’s Office by hand delivery, mail, or electronic transmission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, but no notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
The form lists the Municipal Clerk’s Office, 77 Summerhill Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884, and [email protected]. It says written requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically.
What information does the request form ask for?
It asks for contact details, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery, payment method, and information about the request’s purpose. It also provides an option to request records under common law.
Does the form list record-copy fees?
Yes. It lists per-page prices for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, and notes that delivery and special service charges may apply.

Need something notarized?

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