The FARA Unit maintains a public office on the 1st floor, suite 100, of the Bond Building, 1400 New York Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005. It is open to the public for review of public records from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, and accepts documents for filing during regular business hours.
The office provides public access to information appearing in the public records office, including whether someone is registered. It also provides copies of the Act and regulations on request. Public Office personnel assist the public with instructions on how to view and copy public records.
FARA Unit personnel are available to answer reasonable inquiries about what FARA requires, how to register, how to fill out the forms, and what fees are required. The Division does not discuss pending, potential, or hypothetical investigations, matters, or cases.
No other information may be released through the FARA Unit. Requests for any other information should be made under the Privacy Act (PA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as appropriate.
Phone Numbers:
Public Office: (202) 514-1145
Main Office: (202) 514-1216
Fax: (202) 514-2836
Note - These are not toll free numbers, but are equipped with voice mail for after hours calls.
Hours of Operation:
Public Office Research
Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Filing Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Note: Washington is in the Eastern Time Zone.
The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays.
Web Address: http://www.fara.gov/
Street Address:
Department of Justice
Registration Unit
1400 New York Avenue, N.W.
1st Floor - Public Office Suite 100
Washington, DC 20005
Nearest Metro Stops:
Metro Center - Red, Blue, and Orange lines
McPherson Square - Blue and Orange lines
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Avenue, N.W.
National Security Division
Counterespionage Section/Registration Unit
Bond Building - Room 9300
Washington, DC 20530
Tax ID # # 53-0205705
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