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

No. The form does not require notarization; the requestor signs and dates a certification made under penalty.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks for requestor contact details, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery method, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.

Do I have to use this form to request records?

No. The document states that requestors are not required to use this OPRA request form, though a written equivalent may be denied if it does not contain required information.

Andover Township, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Use this form to request government records from Andover Township; requestors describe the records and provide their preferred delivery method.

What this form is

The form lets requestors ask Andover Township for government records under the Open Public Records Act and optionally request records under common law. It asks for contact details, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings. It also includes agency-use sections for tracking, estimated costs, and any denial.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking government records from Andover Township may use this form, though the form says requestors are not required to use it.

How to submit it

The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It lists 134 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ 07860, and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies statements under penalty and signs and dates the request.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Print your information and describe the records as specifically as possible; select a preferred delivery method and complete the certifications.
3
Review Your Request
Check the form for any details about legal proceedings and your preferred delivery method before signing and dating it.
4
Submit To The Township
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 does not require notarization; the requestor signs and dates a certification made under penalty.
How do I submit an Open Public Records Act request?: The form says requests may be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate custodian. It lists a township address and email.
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor contact details, a specific description of the records, preferred delivery method, and certifications about convictions, commercial use, and legal proceedings.
Do I have to use this form to request records?: No. The document states that requestors are not required to use this OPRA request form, though a written equivalent may be denied if it does not contain required information.

Need something notarized?

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