Chatham Township, MT · Morris County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Residents and other requestors use this form to ask Chatham Township for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to describe the government records you want from Chatham Township and select a preferred delivery method. It asks for contact information, details about the request, payment preferences, and certifications concerning convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. The form also includes information about fees, possible deposits, response times, and requestors’ rights.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from Chatham Township may use this form, although the form says requestors are not required to use it.
How to submit it
The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian. It lists 58 Meyersville Rd, Chatham Township, NJ 07928, (973) 635-4600, and [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form PDF.
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Complete The Request
Print clearly, describe the records you want, select a preferred delivery method, and complete the requested certifications.
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Review Payment Information
Choose a payment method and review the form’s information about copying costs, delivery charges, and possible deposits.
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Submit To The Custodian
Hand-deliver, mail, or transmit the written request electronically to the appropriate custodian.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the OPRA Request Form?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates the form, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the OPRA Request Form?
- The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian. It lists the township address and custodian contact information.
- What information does the OPRA Request Form ask for?
- It asks for requestor contact information, a description of the records sought, a preferred delivery method, payment details, and several certifications.
- Do I have to use this form to request records?
- No. The form states that requestors are not required to use it, but a written equivalent that does not contain the specified form requirements may be denied.