FOIA / Records Request letter template

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Demand public records from a federal, state, or local agency.

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Public Records Request

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and/or applicable state public records law, I request copies of the following records:

[RECORDS SOUGHT]

Facts / context:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

I request a fee waiver as this request is in the public interest. If fees will exceed $25, please contact me before processing. Please respond within the statutory timeframe (typically 20 business days).

Sincerely,

[USER FULL NAME]
[USER ADDRESS]

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• Recipient
• Recipient address
• Your name
• Your address
• Records sought
• Facts
• Desired outcome

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