This form contains 39 fields organized into 12 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Agency Use Only - 30-Day Extension
30-Day Extension - Yes Radiobutton
Check this box when the agency is claiming a 30-day extension to respond to the request and will provide a final due date.
30-Day Extension — Final Due Date Date
Enter the final response due date assigned when a 30-day extension is granted for this request. Fill only if '30-Day Extension - Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: 30-Day Extension - Yes
30-Day Extension - No Radiobutton
Check this box when the agency is not claiming a 30-day extension and will respond within the original statutory time frame.
Agency Use Only - Actual Response Date
Actual Response Date (Agency Use Only) Date
Enter the date the agency actually responded to the request; this is the official response date recorded by the agency.
Agency Use Only - Request Disposition and Cost
Granted Radiobutton
Check this box when the agency has fully granted the right-to-know request and provided the requested records.
Cost to Requester Number
Enter the total amount charged to the requester for this records request as assessed by the agency.
Partially Granted & Denied Radiobutton
Check this box when the agency has provided some of the requested records but denied other portions of the request.
Denied Radiobutton
Check this box when the agency has denied the request in its entirety and no records are being released.
Agency Use Only - Third Party Notification
Appropriate third parties notified and given an opportunity to object to the release of requested records Checkbox
Check this box when the agency has notified all applicable third parties and afforded them an opportunity to object to releasing the requested records before release.
Agency Use Only - Tracking and Due Dates
Tracking Number Text
Enter the agency's internal tracking or reference identifier assigned to this request.
Date Received Date
Enter the date the agency received the request.
Response Due Date (5 business days) Date
Enter the date by which the agency's response is due under the five-business-day timeframe.
Certified Copies Request
Certified copies — Yes (may be subject to additional costs) Radiobutton
Check this box if you want certified copies of the requested records and accept that certified copies may incur additional costs.
Certified copies — No Radiobutton
Check this box if you do not want certified copies of the requested records.
Copies Format Preference
Yes, printed copies (default if none are checked) Radiobutton
Check this box when you want paper/printed copies of the records (this is the default if you do not select any option).
Yes, electronic copies preferred if available Radiobutton
Check this box when you prefer to receive records in electronic format (e.g., PDF) if the agency can provide them.
No, in-person inspection of records preferred (may request copies later) Radiobutton
Check this box when you prefer to inspect the records in person rather than receive copies, understanding you may request copies later.
Fee Notification Threshold
Notify if fees will be more than $100 Radiobutton
Check this box if you want the agency to notify you when the fees for this request are expected to exceed $100.
Fee notification threshold Number
Enter the dollar amount at which you want the agency to notify you if estimated fees for this request will exceed that amount. Fill only if 'Notify if fees will be more than the specified amount' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Notify if fees will be more than the specified amount
Notify if fees will be more than the specified amount Radiobutton
Check this box if you want the agency to notify you when the fees for this request are expected to exceed the custom dollar amount you enter in the adjacent blank.
Preferred Method of Contact
Telephone Radiobutton
Check this box if you prefer the agency contact you by telephone when they have questions about your request.
Email Radiobutton
Check this box if you prefer the agency contact you by email when they have questions about your request.
U.S. Mail Radiobutton
Check this box if you prefer the agency contact you by postal mail when they have questions about your request.
Records Requested Description
Records Requested Description Text
Enter a clear, concise description of the records you are requesting, including specific subject matter, time frame, types of records, and any party names or other details needed to identify the records.
Requester Identification and Contact Information
Requester Name Text
Enter the full name of the person submitting this Right-to-Know request.
Requester Company (if applicable) Text
Provide the name of the company or organization you represent, or leave blank if not applicable.
Requester Mailing Address Text
Enter the street address or P.O. box for mailing correspondence related to this request.
Requester City Text
Enter the city for the mailing address provided above.
Requester State Text
Enter the state for the mailing address (e.g., PA or Pennsylvania).
Requester ZIP Code Text
Enter the postal ZIP code for the mailing address.
Requester Email Address Text
Provide a valid email address where the agency can contact you about this request.
Requester Telephone Number Text
Enter a daytime telephone number, including area code, where you can be reached if the agency has questions.
Requester Fax Number Text
Enter a fax number if you wish to receive communications by fax, or leave blank if not applicable.
Submitting Agency and Request Date/Method
Submitted To Agency Name Text
Enter the full name of the agency to which you are submitting this Right-to-Know Law request.
Date of Request Date
Enter the date on which this request was submitted to the agency.
Email Radiobutton
Check this box if you are submitting the request by email.
U.S. Mail Radiobutton
Check this box if you are submitting the request by U.S. Postal Service mail.
Fax Radiobutton
Check this box if you are submitting the request by fax.
In Person Radiobutton
Check this box if you are submitting the request in person (delivered directly to the agency).