Portland, PA · Northampton County
Standard Right-To-Know Law Request Form
This form lets a person request records from an agency by describing the records sought and providing contact and delivery preferences.
What this form is
Use this form to request records from an agency under the Right-to-Know Law; the document does not state when Portland requires its use. It asks for the agency name, requester and contact details, a description of the records, copy or inspection preferences, and a fee notification threshold. The form also includes agency-use fields for tracking and response information.
Who needs it
A person seeking agency records can use this form to identify the records and tell the agency how to respond.
How to submit it
Enter the agency name and attention to the AORO, then submit by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person. The form does not provide an agency address or email.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the requester checks a box affirming their name and contact information are true and that they are a legal U.S. resident.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the two-page Right-to-Know Law request form and retain a copy of both pages.
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Complete The Request
Enter the agency and requester details, describe the records sought, and select your response and copy preferences.
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Add Pages If Needed
Use additional pages if necessary to describe the requested records.
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Submit To The Agency
Submit the form by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person; the form does not provide specific agency contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Standard Right-To-Know Law Request Form request?
- It asks for the agency name, requester and contact details, a description of the records sought, copy or inspection preferences, and a fee notification threshold.
- Do I need a notary for the Standard Right-To-Know Law Request Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the requester checks a box affirming their name and contact information are true and that they are a legal U.S. resident.
- How do I submit the Standard Right-To-Know Law Request Form?
- Enter the agency name and attention to the AORO, then submit by email, U.S. mail, fax, or in person. The form does not list an agency address or email.
- What should I include in the records request?
- Describe the records as fully as possible, including the subject matter, time frame, and type of record. The form says requests must seek records, not ask questions.