Please read the revised Certified Documents Guidance and Fees completely before submitting a new request.
FOIA and Privacy Act requests will be processed to the fullest extent possible during the COVID-19 emergency.
About FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552, serves as the vehicle to obtain federal agency records, unless the records (or any portion thereof) are protected from disclosure by one of FOIA's nine exemptions or one of its three special law enforcement record exclusions. The OCC's disclosure regulation is located at 12 CFR 4. As a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, the OCC also complies with Treasury regulations. For further information about the Department of the Treasury's disclosure requirements, visit the Department of the Treasury FOIA site. This Web page provides members of the general public with basic information on how to gain access to records maintained by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
About the Privacy Act
The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 USC 552a, serves as the vehicle whereby individuals can gain access to information about themselves that is maintained in a system of records under the control of a federal agency. If you are requesting records about yourself or records contained in a Privacy Act system of records please attach the required consent and proof of identity documents to your request before submitting.
Submit or Check the Status of an Appeal, FOIA or Privacy Act Request Online
Register to create an online account or Sign In to your existing account, to submit a FOIA or Privacy Act request or an Appeal. As you navigate the request submission steps please follow all prompts, look for red system warnings, and make sure that all required fields are completed. The ability to check the status details of a request, send a message to the assigned specialist, or retrieve records delivered electronically becomes available once signed in.
Submit a Certified Documents Request
The processing of Certified Documents requests has resumed. We have changed our process and fee structure for these requests. Please read the revised instructions for Certified Documents request completely before submitting a new request. Due to COVID-19, in cases where records are unavailable, we will not be able to process the request, a refund will be issued and the request will be closed.
Search the FOIA Electronic Reading Room
Search or browse the Electronic Reading Room by clicking the link provided or by accessing the "Electronic Reading Room" link in the navigation menu. Merger applications available during the public comment period can be viewed in the Merger Applications folder in the Electronic Reading Room.
Feel free to contact us at (202) 649-6700 if you have any questions or issues concerning the submission of a request.