Totowa, MT · Passaic County
Open Public Records Act Request Form
Totowa residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Borough custodian for access to government records under the Open Public Records Act.
What this form is
Use this form to request government records from Totowa and indicate how you prefer to receive or inspect them. It asks for contact information, a description of the records, delivery preferences, payment details, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings; the form also includes a common-law request option.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking government records from Totowa may use this form, though the instructions say requestors are not required to use this specific form.
How to submit it
The form lists Borough of Totowa, 537 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512, and [email protected]. It says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download Totowa's Open Public Records Act Request Form.
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Complete The Request
Provide the requested contact details, describe the records, select delivery preferences, and complete the applicable certifications.
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Choose A Delivery Method
Select a preferred way to receive or inspect records; the form notes that the method depends on the custodian's technological means and record integrity.
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Submit To The Borough
Send the written request to the appropriate custodian by hand delivery, mail, or electronic transmission using the contact information listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?
- No. The form has a signature and date line, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit an Open Public Records Act request to Totowa?
- The form lists the Borough address at 537 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512, and [email protected]. It allows written requests to be hand-delivered, mailed, or transmitted electronically to the appropriate custodian.
- What information does the Totowa records request form ask for?
- It asks for requestor contact information, the records sought, preferred delivery, payment details, and certifications about certain convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
- Is there a charge for copies of records?
- The form lists per-page charges for letter- and legal-size copies, actual cost for other materials, and possible delivery or special service charges. It says a deposit may be required when reproduction costs exceed $5.
Need something notarized?
This Open Public Records Act Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Totowa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.