Right-To-Know

Good communication is vital in the Right To Know process. Please read carefully.

Complete this form thoroughly and retain a complete copy of all pages. This copy may be required if an appeal is filed. You have 15 business days to appeal after a request is denied or deemed denied.

More information about the RTKL is available at https://www.openrecords.pa.gov. In most cases, a completed RTKL request form is a public record.

(You have the option of completing a record request using the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records Standard Right-to-Know Law Request form. An editable PDF form is available at https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/Documents/RTKL/RTKRequestForm.pdf. You may electronically complete the form and submit it by email or print the form, complete it by hand, and send it to the White Township office.)

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Person Making Request:

Full Name:(Required)

First Last

Company (if applicable):

Please send response via:

If you wish to obtain records that only exist in hard copy, or must be provided on an electronic storage device, you may be required to provide a mailing address to the agency. See Section 703

Email(Required)

Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone

Consent(Required)

By checking this box, I affirm that my full name and contact information is true and correct, and that I am a legal resident of the United States. I understand that failure to check this box may result in the denial of my request and the dismissal of any appeal filed with the Office of Open Records.(Required)

Requesting Open Records:

Be clear and concise. Provide as much specific detail as possible, ideally including subject matter, time frame, party names, and types of records sought. Right to Know requests must seek records, not ask questions. Requesters are not required to explain why the records are sought or the intended use of the records unless otherwise required by law.

Record Requested:(Required)

Provide as much detail as possible, including subject matter, time frame, and type of record sought. RTKL requests must seek records, not ask questions.

Do you want copies?

Yes, printed

Yes, electronic

No, in-person inspection

Records shall be provided in the medium requested if they exist in that medium; otherwise, they shall be provided in the medium in which they exist. See Section 701. Your request may require payment or prepayment of fees. View the Official RTKL Fee Schedule for more details.

I understand that my request may incur fees. Notify me before further processing if fees will be more than:

$100

Another Amount

Another Amount:(Required)

Do you want certified copies?

Yes (may be subject to additional costs)

Learn more about record certification here.

Notice to requester:

In most cases, a completed Right to Know request form is a public record. More information about the Right to Know Law is available at https://www.openrecords.pa.gov