Ringwood, MT · Passaic County

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Open Public Records Act Request Form

Ringwood residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Borough’s records custodian 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 Ringwood, and optionally indicate that you are also requesting them under common law. It asks for requestor and delivery details, a description of the records, payment preferences, and required certifications; the requestor signs and dates it. The form lists copying and delivery charges and says a deposit may be required when reproduction costs exceed $5.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting government records from the Borough of Ringwood may use this form, although the form says requestors are not required to use it.

How to submit it

Send the written request to the appropriate records custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method stated on the form. The form lists Borough of Ringwood, 60 Margaret King Ave, Ringwood, NJ 07456, and [email protected].

About notarization

This request form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Borough of Ringwood Open Public Records Act Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Request

    Describe the records as specifically as possible, provide the requested information, select delivery and payment preferences, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Review Any Additional Details

    If you are also requesting records under common law, check the form’s option and explain your interest in the subject matter.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Records Custodian

    Send the written request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method stated on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
No. Sign and date this request form without a notary. It does not identify any notarized attachment or related step.
How do I submit an Open Public Records Act request?
The form says to convey a written request to the appropriate custodian. It lists hand delivery, mail, electronic transmission, or another method, and provides the Borough address and OPRA email.
What information does the Ringwood records request form ask for?
It asks for requestor and delivery information, a specific description of the requested records, payment preferences, certifications, and a signature and date. It also includes an optional common-law request.
Can I request records under common law too?
Yes. The form includes an option to request the records under common law in addition to the Open Public Records Act, and a space to explain your interest in the subject matter.

Need something notarized?

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