Letters, Sample


This section contains a wide variety of sample letters that will assist FOIA liaisons with their responses to FOIA requesters. Listed below are sample letters by subject in alphabetical order.


Denial Letters

Exemption 1

Exemption 2

Exemption 3

Exemption 4

Exemption 5

Exemption 6

Exemption 7

Exemption 7A

Exemption 7B

Exemption 7C

Exemption 7D

Exemption 7E

Exemption 7F

Exemption 8

Exemption 9

Fee Notification

Full Disclosure

Interim Response

Notification to Submitters

No Records

Informal Extension

Formal Extension

Referral Letter to Another Agency

Withdrawal Letter



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Last Updated - June 2003