The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives any person the right to request access to records of the executive branch of the U.S. Government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions.
How to Make a FOIA Request
Select Record Type: Archival or Operational
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) processes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for two distinct types of records: archival and operational. There are a few ways to make FOIA requests for archival and operational records — it starts with selecting the right type of record.