Get NJ Open Public Records Act Request Form 2022-2024

Who may file an OPRA request? Anyone! Although OPRA specifically references “citizens of this State,” (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1) the Attorney General's Office advises that OPRA does not prohibit access to residents of other states.

Submit a written OPRA request, complete the Government Records Request Form and submit it by mailing the form to the appropriate division/department as directed on the second page of the form.

Within 45 days after the denial, you can file a lawsuit in NJ superior court. You pay a $250 filing fee, mailing & copying costs, and other applicable court fees.

How do you file an OPRA request? Go to the SDL | Portal. Take a few minutes to sign up and fill in your basic information which includes name, email, and town. Once logged in, go to “Permits” to view any open permits.

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.

Within 45 days after the denial, you can file a lawsuit in NJ superior court. You pay a $250 filing fee, mailing & copying costs, and other applicable court fees.

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.

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.