# RTKRequestForm

- Summary: Overview This is a two-page Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form issued by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records . It is designed for individuals or entities to formally request public records…
- Source: Duncansville Borough
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- Captured: 2026-08-10T16:49:35.826Z
- Source URL: https://duncansvillepa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RTKRequestForm.pdf
- Content URL: https://hollidaysburg.ebensburg.site/document/rtkrequestform/
- Content note: This portable copy is not the official record and may include an automated convenience summary. Verify important details in the original document.

Overview This is a two-page Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form issued by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records . It is designed for individuals or entities to formally request public records from government agencies in Pennsylvania. Key Instructions & Requirements Retention: Requesters must complete the form and retain a copy of both pages, as this may be required if an appeal is filed. Appeal Window: There are 15 business days to appeal after a request is denied or deemed denied. Public Record: In most cases, the completed form itself is considered a public record. Residency: The requester must affirm they are a legal resident of the United States. Failure to check this box may result in denial of the request. Section 1: Submission Details (Page 1) Agency Information: Fields to specify the agency name and attention line (Attn: AORO). Submission Method: Options to indicate how the request was submitted (Email, U. S. Mail, Fax, or In Person). Requester Information: Fields for Full Name, Company (if applicable), Email, Mailing Address, City, State, Zip, and Telephone. Response Preference: Requesters can choose to receive the response via Email or U. S. Mail. Contact Preference: Options for how the agency should contact the requester if they have questions (Telephone, Email, or U. S. Mail). Records Description: A section to provide detailed information about the records sought, including subject matter, time frame, and type of record. Section 2: Delivery & Fees (Page 2) Copy Preferences: Requesters can choose between printed copies, electronic copies, or in-person inspection. Medium of Records: Records will be provided in the medium requested if they exist in that format; otherwise, they are provided in the medium in which they exist. Fee Notification: Requesters can opt to be notified before further processing if fees will exceed $100 (or a custom amount). Certified Copies: An option to request certified copies, which may incur additional costs. Section 3: Agency Use Only (Page 2) This section is reserved for the receiving agency to track and process the request. It includes fields for: Tracking number and Date Received. Response Due dates (standard 5 business days or a 30-day extension). Actual Response Date. Decision status: Granted, Partially Granted & Denied, or Denied. Cost to Requester. Confirmation that appropriate third parties were notified of the request.