Jamaica - Apply for Access to Official Documents from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for access to official documents, you should submit your request or application to the Ministry of Local Government &Rural Development. You can view the ministry’s contact details via this link:Link
2. Download the application form from the Access To Information (ATI) resources page via this link:Link or directly via this link:Link
3. You can complete the form by either filling it electronically using your computer or print it and fill it by hand. Note that you should be precise as much as possible when you are describing the information you desire to obtain. You can also write a formal letter requesting access to information instead of the application form
4. Once you have completed the form, submit it to the Ministry’s office in person to the ATI unit
5. Upon receipt of your application, the ATI will issue you an acknowledgment of the application within 30 days of the receipt of the application
6. They will then process your application and contact you via your contact details when the information you requested is available as requested
7. Pay for the information according to the copies you wish to apply for. You may, however, request a waiver, remission, or reduction of those fees.
8. Upon payment, the information will be packaged and released to you.
   

Apply by Email

1. You can also submit your complete application by email through this address: [email protected]
2. Download the application form from the Access To Information (ATI) resources page via this link: Link or directly via this link:Link
3. You can complete the form by either filling it electronically using your computer or print it and fill it in by hand. Note that you should be precise as much as possible when you are describing the information you desire to obtain. You can also write a formal letter requesting access to information instead of the application form
4. Once you have completed the form, scan and send it to the Ministry of Local Government & Community Development through this email address for processing: [email protected]
5. Upon receipt of your application, the ATI will issue you an acknowledgment of the application within 30 days of the receipt of the application
6. They will then process your application and contact you via your contact details when the information you requested is available
7. Pay for the information according to the copies you wish to apply for. You may, however, request a waiver, remission, or reduction of those fees.
8. Upon payment, the information will be packaged and released to you.

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Required Documents

• Application form or written letter
• Payment receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development
Address: 61 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +1 (876) 618-7360-9
Email: [email protected] or minister’[email protected]
Contact details: Link
Website: Link

Eligibility

You are entitled to access all information exceptif they:

• affect security, defense, or international relations
• relate to law enforcement
• are subject to legal privilege
• affect national economy
• reveal government’s deliberative processes
• relate to business affairs
• relate to heritage sites
• affect personal privacy
• are Cabinet Documents

Fees

• Please view fees details via this link: Link

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form: Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application will be processed within 30 to 60 days

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Your Application may be transferred to another government entity if the document requested is held by that other entity or the subject matter of what you requested is more closely connected to that other entity’s functions.
• The transfer must be done not later than 14 days after receipt of your Application by the original government body and you must be informed immediately of this transfer and told the details of the receiving government body and personnel.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Description of the documents
• Details of the application

Need for the Document

• You can access the official documents to obtain information from the ministry for personal or official use

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT & RURAL DEVELOPMENT:Link

Others

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