diff --git a/lib/hubspot/form.rb b/lib/hubspot/form.rb
index e67e41d0..637ebf12 100644
--- a/lib/hubspot/form.rb
+++ b/lib/hubspot/form.rb
@@ -63,8 +63,18 @@ def fields(opts={})
 
     # {https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/methods/forms/submit_form}
     def submit(opts={})
-      response = Hubspot::FormsConnection.submit(SUBMIT_DATA_PATH, params: { form_guid: @guid }, body: opts)
-      [204, 302, 200].include?(response.code)
+      [204, 302, 200].include?(http_request(opts).code)
+    end
+
+    #
+    # Separate the  HTTP request so the caller can optionally use
+    # the HTTParty object that is returned.
+    # That way there is access to the HTTPParty request methods
+    # The returned object can retrieve and record the response for compliance/other purpose:
+    # => Ex: |> request = hubspot_form_object.submit_http_request
+    # =>     |> request.request # Save this if neededs
+    def http_request(opts={})
+      Hubspot::FormsConnection.submit(SUBMIT_DATA_PATH, params: { form_guid: @guid }, body: opts)
     end
 
     # {https://developers.hubspot.com/docs/methods/forms/update_form}
diff --git a/spec/lib/hubspot/form_spec.rb b/spec/lib/hubspot/form_spec.rb
index f7f61765..2916f8da 100644
--- a/spec/lib/hubspot/form_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/lib/hubspot/form_spec.rb
@@ -186,4 +186,49 @@
       form.destroyed?.should be true
     end
   end
+
+  describe '#http_request' do
+    cassette 'form_submit_data'
+
+    let(:form) { Hubspot::Form.find('561d9ce9-bb4c-45b4-8e32-21cdeaa3a7f0') }
+
+    context 'with a valid portal id' do
+      before do
+        Hubspot.configure(hapikey: 'demo', portal_id: '62515')
+      end
+
+      it 'returns the HTTParty::Response if the form submission is successful' do
+        params = {}
+        result = form.http_request(params)
+        result.should be_an_instance_of HTTParty::Response
+        result.code.should eq 200
+      end
+    end
+
+    context 'with an invalid portal id' do
+      before do
+        Hubspot.configure(hapikey: 'demo', portal_id: 'xxxx')
+      end
+
+      it 'returns the HTTParty::Response in case of errors' do
+        params = { unknown_field: :bogus_value }
+        result = form.http_request(params)
+        result.should be_an_instance_of HTTParty::Response
+        result.code.should eq 404
+      end
+    end
+
+    context 'when initializing Hubspot::Form directly' do
+      let(:form) { Hubspot::Form.new('guid' => '561d9ce9-bb4c-45b4-8e32-21cdeaa3a7f0') }
+
+      before { Hubspot.configure(hapikey: 'demo', portal_id: '62515') }
+
+      it 'returns the HTTParty::Response if the form submission is successful' do
+        params = {}
+        result = form.http_request(params)
+        result.should be_an_instance_of HTTParty::Response
+        result.code.should eq 200
+      end
+    end
+  end
 end