Ship Bottom, MT · Ocean County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Ship Bottom residents and others can use this form to request access to borough government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request government records from the Borough of Ship Bottom under the Open Public Records Act; the form says requestors are not required to use it. Describe the records as specifically as possible, select a preferred delivery method, and provide the requested contact and certification information. The form also includes payment options, reproduction costs, and information about possible deposits and special service charges.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from Ship Bottom can submit a written request, using this form or another written request.
How to submit it
The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It lists 1621 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, NJ 08008, and [email protected].
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the requestor certifies information under penalty of law, but the form does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Ship Bottom Open Public Records Act Request Form.
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Describe The Records
Identify the government records you seek as specifically as possible and select a preferred delivery method.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the requestor and payment information, complete the certifications, and sign and date the form.
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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. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of law, but does not require a 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 borough address and an email address.
- What information does the OPRA request form ask for?
- It asks for requestor information, a specific description of the records, a preferred delivery method, payment information, and certifications about the request.
- Does this form list fees for records?
- Yes. It lists per-page costs for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, and possible delivery fees or a special service charge.
Need something notarized?
This Open Public Records Act Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ship Bottom form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.