Get Government Records Request Form 2002-2024

Civilians requesting record checks are required to contact the New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000 Ext. 2878.

In ance with the Open Public Records Act, NJDEP makes available its public records through formal requests to the Department's Office of Record Access. Requests may be submitted in writing by submitting a paper "records request form" or by completing the online form below.

You do not have to use a form, but the request must be in writing and specifically mention OPRA. The request can be hand-delivered, mailed, transmitted electronically, or otherwise conveyed to the appropriate records custodian.

General OPRA Information. 1. State Law requires that in order to request access to government records, you must complete, sign and date a written request for access and deliver it in person or by mail during regular business hours to the appropriate custodian of the record requested.

Under OPRA, the custodian must respond to request "as soon as possible," but requesters must receive a response within seven business days after the custodian receives a complete request. That does not mean that a record in storage, or one that is difficult to find, will be available during that time.

Please contact the Office of the Record Access at (609) 341-3121, if you have any questions on gaining access to NJDEP records.

The Open Public Records Act (OPRA) is a State law to increase the public's accessibility to view and copy government records maintained by public agencies in the State. Additionally it provides the public a procedure to register a complaint when a request for access to government records is denied.

Open Public Records Act (OPRA) If you are looking for New Jersey court records, visit the New Jersey Judiciary. Further, the Open Public Records Act requires that State entities provide access to government records in their possession, with certain exceptions.