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DHS OPRA Request Form - State of New Jersey - state nj 2026

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The document is a Government Records Request Form from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, outlining the process for requesting access to government records under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act. It includes sections for requestor information, payment details, fees for copies of records, delivery options, and certification regarding criminal convictions. The form emphasizes the importance of providing specific details about the requested records to expedite processing.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DHS OPRA Request Form in the editor.
Begin by filling out the 'Requestor Information' section. Enter your first name, middle initial, and last name clearly. Include your company name if applicable.
In the 'Payment Information' section, specify the maximum authorization cost you are willing to pay and select your preferred payment method (Check or Money Order).
Provide your mailing address, city, state, and zip code. Ensure that your email address is accurate for any correspondence regarding your request.
Detail the records you are requesting in the 'Record Request Information' section. Be specific about what you need to expedite processing.
Sign and date the form at the bottom to certify your request and indicate whether you have been convicted of an indictable offense.

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How much does an OPRA request cost in NJ?

Paper copies of records cost $0.05 per letter-sized page and $0.07 per legal-sized page; however, the delivery and postage fees could be additional, depending on delivery type. If special equipment is needed to make the copies (e.g., for maps), the requester may be charged the actual cost of duplication.

What is OPRA used for?

OPRA is used when the requestor wants to gain access to government records and wants to invoke the OPRA statute, which provides a statutory right of access to government records and holds a records custodian to a response deadline.

What is the meaning of OPRA?

OPRA: Open Public Records Act. Request for Government Records. A request for a government record may be submitted to the Division that holds the record(s) without going through the OPRA process (and without filling out the Government Records Request Form).

How do I get an OPRA request in NJ?

You may also complete and submit a web enabled version of this request form at .nj.gov/opra. OAG-LPS will also accept submission of requests by email to the OAG-LPS Custodians official OPRA email address. Contact information, including the official OPRA email address for each OAG-LPS Custodian, is listed below.

What does OPRA mean in NJ?

Open Public Records Act (OPRA) The OPRA is a new state law that was enacted to give the public greater access to government records maintained by public agencies in New Jersey. The public has the right under the OPRA to examine or obtain copies of those public records that are not subject to exceptions from disclosure.

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