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

No. Sign and date the form; it includes a certification under penalty of law but does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?

Return the completed form to the Clerk's Office at 39 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860, or use the listed email address, opra@newtontownhall.com.

What information does the request form ask for?

It asks for requestor and record details, preferred delivery and payment information, and certifications. It also offers an option to request records under common law.

Are there fees for records requested with this form?

The form lists charges for copies, delivery or postage, and special services. It also explains that a deposit may be required when reproduction costs are expected to exceed $5.

Newton, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Open Public Records Act Request Form

Newton residents and other requestors use this form to ask the Town Clerk's Office 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 Town of Newton under the Open Public Records Act; requestors are not required to use this particular form. It asks for contact and record details, preferred delivery, payment information, and certifications, and provides an option to request records under common law as well. Fees may apply for copies, delivery, or special services.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking Newton government records can use this form, including requestors who also want to make a common-law records request.

How to submit it

Complete and return the form to the Clerk's Office; it lists 39 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860, and [email protected]. The form lists copy, delivery, and special-service charges.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it contains a certification under penalty of law, but does not ask for notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Open Public Records Act Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Print and complete the requestor, record, delivery, payment, and certification sections.
3
Review The Fees
Check the form's listed copy charges and information about delivery, special services, and possible deposits.
4
Submit To The Clerk's Office
Return the completed form to the Clerk's Office at the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Open Public Records Act Request Form?: No. Sign and date the form; it includes a certification under penalty of law but does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Open Public Records Act Request Form?: Return the completed form to the Clerk's Office at 39 Trinity St, Newton, NJ 07860, or use the listed email address, [email protected].
What information does the request form ask for?: It asks for requestor and record details, preferred delivery and payment information, and certifications. It also offers an option to request records under common law.
Are there fees for records requested with this form?: The form lists charges for copies, delivery or postage, and special services. It also explains that a deposit may be required when reproduction costs are expected to exceed $5.

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