MAKE A FOIA REQUEST
Although there is no standard format or form to use when requesting records from the U.S. Department of State, you may find the FOIA Request Letter Generator below helpful in structuring your request.
Please Note: If you are making a request for personal records regarding yourself, you must provide an original signature. Accordingly, you will not be able to submit your request via the FOIA Request Letter Generator. Please go to "Department of State Information Access Guide/Manual" in the FOIA Reference Guide for information on submitting a request for personal records. If you are making a request for a copy of a contract, please provide the contract number. The FOIA Request Letter Generator is designed to aid you in formulating a letter to request Department of State records under the FOIA. Please go to the FOIA Reference Guide for detailed information on filing a request.
Date range of request: Between (mm/yyyy) and
Description of request : Please provide the subject, any individuals involved, and reasons why the Department is believed to have records on the subject.
How to Contact You: This website does not automatically collect your e-mail address. In order for us to respond or contact you, you must include either your e-mail address or a mailing address. Your Name Your E-mail Address Street Address City State or Country Zip or Postal Code Telephone Number Fax Number Please note: If your request seeks personal information about a living person, your request must be:
mailed in (and cannot be faxed or submitted online) accompanied either by an original, notarized signature, or an original signature with a "penalty of perjury statement" if required, a Third Party Authorization