Electronic FOIA Request
You may make a FOIA request with the Department of State by using this online request form. This form can only be used to file a request for Department of State Records. For more information on the types of records maintained by the Department of State, please go to Records Management. If you wish to file a request with another agency, you may wish to view a list of Other Federal Agencies’ FOIA Web Sites. Please Note: Requests for personal information must be sent by mail. Therefore, this form cannot be used to request personal information. For instructions on how to submit a request for personal records on yourself or on someone else’s behalf, please go to the Information Access Guide.
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: In order for us to process your request or to contact you for additional information, please provide the following information: Your Name* Your E-mail Address (This site does not automatically collect your email address) Street Address* City* State or Country* Zip or Postal Code* Telephone Number Fax Number *required information If you are not requesting personal information, you may electronically submit your request. 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