Tuckerton, MT · Ocean County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Tuckerton residents and other requestors use this form to request access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request government records from Tuckerton and choose a preferred delivery method. It asks for requestor and record details, payment preferences, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings; it also offers an optional request under common law. The form describes copying and delivery charges, possible deposits, and information about responses and denials.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from Tuckerton may use this form, though the form says requestors are not required to use it.
How to submit it
The form lists the Borough of Tuckerton at 420 E Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, and [email protected]. It also lists telephone and fax numbers; requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the form, which includes a certification under penalty of law but identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
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
Provide requestor information, describe the records as specifically as possible, and select a preferred delivery method and payment method.
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Review Optional Sections
Complete the legal-proceeding information if applicable, and use the optional common-law request section if you are also requesting records under common law.
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Submit To The City
Send the request to the appropriate custodian using the contact details or submission methods listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act request?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. It includes a certification under penalty of law, which the document does not identify as requiring notarization.
- How do I submit the Tuckerton records request?
- The form lists Borough of Tuckerton, 420 E Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, and [email protected]. It also says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for requestor contact information, a description of the records, a preferred delivery method, payment details, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
- Can I also request records under common law?
- Yes. The form includes an optional checkbox for a common-law records request and a space to explain your interest in the subject matter.