Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act request?

No. The request form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks for requestor information, a specific description of the records sought, preferred delivery method, certifications, signature, and payment information.

Do I have to use this form to request records?

No. The form says requestors are not required to use it, but a written equivalent that does not contain the form requirements may be denied.

Bedminster, MT · Somerset County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Bedminster’s Open Public Records Act Request Form lets requestors describe government records they want and choose how to receive them.

What this form is

Use this form to request government records from Bedminster under the Open Public Records Act, and optionally request records under common law. It asks for requestor and record details, a preferred delivery method, certifications, signature, and payment information. The form says requests must be in writing and provides instructions about response times, fees, deposits, and possible denials.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from Bedminster may submit this form, though the document says requestors are not required to use this particular form.

How to submit it

The form says to deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the written request to the appropriate custodian. It lists One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ 07921, and [email protected].

About notarization

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

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Provide requestor information, describe the records as specifically as possible, choose a delivery method, and complete the certifications.
3
Review Payment Information
Check the form’s listed copying, delivery, and other charges, and note that a deposit may be required.
4
Submit To The Custodian
Deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the written request to the appropriate custodian.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act request?: No. The request form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Bedminster records request?: The form says to deliver, mail, transmit electronically, or otherwise convey the written request to the appropriate custodian. It lists One Miller Lane and [email protected].
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor information, a specific description of the records sought, preferred delivery method, certifications, signature, and payment information.
Do I have to use this form to request records?: No. The form says requestors are not required to use it, but a written equivalent that does not contain the form requirements may be denied.

Need something notarized?

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