To read a list of OPRA exemptions, click on the link below.

How to Submit an OPRA Request

• Online: Fill out the digital OPRA request form here. 
• Downloadable Form: Download the printable OPRA form here.
• In Person: Pick up a copy at the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
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Complete the Form
Please provide the following information:
• Your Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email (if applicable).
• Preferred Delivery Method: Indicate how you would like to receive the records—by email, mail, fax, or in-person pickup.
• Description of Records Requested: Be as specific and detailed as possible (see below).
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How to Describe the Records You’re Requesting
Providing a clear, specific description of the records helps avoid delays or the need for clarification.
Here are some tips:
• Document Type: Clearly state what you are requesting (e.g., building permits, meeting minutes, contracts, inspection reports, police incident reports, emails, etc.).
• Date Range: Provide exact dates or a general timeframe (e.g., “January 1–March 15, 2024” or “Fall 2023”).
• Department or Individual: Include the relevant office, board, or employee if known (e.g., “Clerk’s Office,” “Police Department,” or “emails sent by the Borough Administrator”).
• Reference Details: Use addresses, block and lot numbers, case or application numbers, or other identifiers when applicable.
Example of a well-written request:
“I am requesting copies of all zoning board resolutions for Block 1201, Lots 9.03 and 9.04, approved between January and June 2025.”
Avoid vague language such as “all documents related to…” unless you are seeking a broad range. Overly broad requests may be denied or delayed for clarification.
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Questions?
For assistance with OPRA requests, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at opra@englewoodcliffsnj.org.