Do I need a notary for the Right-to-Know request form?

No. This form has no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Right-to-Know request form?

Send it to the agency named on the form by email, U.S. mail, or fax, or submit it in person. Address it to the AORO.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for requester and contact information, a description of the records sought, preferred contact method, copy or inspection preferences, and a fee-notification threshold.

Do I have to explain why I want the records?

The form says requesters are not required to explain why the records are sought or how they will be used unless otherwise required by law.

Dale, PA · Cambria County

No notary required

Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form

This form lets individuals or companies request records from a public agency and specify how they want to receive or inspect them.

What this form is

Use this form to request specific records from an agency under the Right-to-Know Law. It asks for the requester’s contact details, a description of the records, preferred contact method, copy or inspection preferences, and a fee-notification threshold. The form says to be clear and concise, and notes that requesters generally do not need to explain why they want the records.

Who needs it

Individuals or companies seeking records from an agency can use this form to describe their request and provide contact information.

How to submit it

Submit the request to the agency named on the form by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person. The form directs requesters to address it to the AORO.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form has no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form PDF.
2
Complete The Request
Enter your contact details and describe the requested records clearly, including specific details when possible.
3
Choose Your Preferences
Select how you prefer to be contacted and whether you want copies or in-person inspection.
4
Submit To The Agency
Send the form to the agency named on it by email, U.S. mail, or fax, or submit it in person.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right-to-Know request form?: No. This form has no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Right-to-Know request form?: Send it to the agency named on the form by email, U.S. mail, or fax, or submit it in person. Address it to the AORO.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for requester and contact information, a description of the records sought, preferred contact method, copy or inspection preferences, and a fee-notification threshold.
Do I have to explain why I want the records?: The form says requesters are not required to explain why the records are sought or how they will be used unless otherwise required by law.

Need something notarized?

This Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Dale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.