Make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

To submit a FOIA request, please proceed to the Department's FOIA Public Access Link at https://foiaxpresspal.doi.gov/ (account required) or visit FOIA.gov.*   

How to Request and Receive Records as Quickly as Possible

Before making a request, first see if the information you are looking for is already publicly available. Check the FOIAXpress PAL and the links below for documents already online.

If the information you want is not publicly available, follow these steps to submit a FOIA request.

  1. Request only the specific records you need. We can return precise requests much faster.
  2. Make your request through the FOIAXpress PAL or FOIA.gov. By requesting your records online, you can bypass mailing, paper processing, and returned mail that can add significant additional time to your request.
  3. To request records from the Office of the Inspector General, please use the OIG Online FOIA Request Form or submit your request through FOIA.gov.*

If you can’t submit your request online, you can file a request by physical mail or fax. Visit the DOI FOIA Contacts page for details.

Learn More About FOIA

Find more information about the Freedom of Information Act and the Department's FOIA responses on FOIA.gov. 

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