Macungie, PA · Lehigh County
Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form
Residents and other requesters use this form to ask a government agency for specific records under the Right-to-Know Law.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from a government agency; requests must seek records, not ask questions. Describe the records in as much detail as possible, including subject matter, time frame, and record type, and indicate how you want to receive or inspect them. The form also collects requester contact information and provides options for certified copies and advance notice if fees exceed a chosen amount.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking records from a government agency can complete the form, providing their name, contact information, and details about the records requested.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form to the agency named in the “Submitted to Agency Name” field by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person; the form lists no specific contact details.
About notarization
This form does not require notarization; the requester checks the residency and contact-information affirmation, with no notarized attachment or sworn step listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request Form
Download the two-page Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form and retain a copy of both pages.
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Complete the Request
Provide your contact information, describe the records sought, and select your preferred response and copy options.
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Review Fee Preferences
Acknowledge that fees may apply and choose whether the agency should notify you before fees exceed a specified amount.
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Submit to the Agency
Send the completed form to the named agency by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form?
- No. The form does not require notarization. It includes a checkbox affirmation about your name, contact information, and legal residency; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
- How do I submit a Right-to-Know Law request?
- Send the completed form to the agency named in its “Submitted to Agency Name” field by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person. The form does not provide specific contact details.
- What information should I include in my records request?
- Describe the records in as much detail as possible, including the subject matter, time frame, and type of record. The form says requests must seek records, not ask questions.
- Could I have to pay fees for the records?
- The form says your request may require payment or prepayment of fees. You can ask the agency to notify you before further processing if fees will exceed an amount you specify.
Need something notarized?
This Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Macungie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.