The OOR maintains a database of Agency Open Records Officer ("AORO") contact information for every registered agency in the Commonwealth. This AORO database allows the public to contact the correct AORO to request agency records and ensures that the OOR can contact AOROs in the event an appeal is filed with the OOR.
To use the search form, at least one field must be selected. Note that sometimes entering all or part of an agency name and no "County" or "Type" may be the best way to find a matching agency due to variations in spelling (e.g., "Mount" vs. "Mt.") or other discrepancies in the data.
If you have difficulty using the online search form or have any questions, please contact the OOR at (717) 346-9903 or openrecords@pa.gov.
To register an Agency Open Records Officer: Please complete the Agency Open Records Officer Registration form and submit the completed form to the Office of Open Records by email, fax (717) 425-5343, or regular mail.
When completing the form, please include the Agency Open Records Officer's name, business address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and the name of the agency represented, including the department, if applicable. In addition, please indicate whether the agency is in compliance with information posting requirements under the RTKL.
WARNING: Do not submit any questions and/or appeals information via the above email address as that mailbox is not necessarily checked daily and could hinder response time to your submission. General questions can be submitted here, requests for OOR records can be submitted here, and appeals can be submitted here.
