Find out what records the government
has about you.
Under the Privacy Act and FOIA, you have the right to request records about yourself from federal agencies. Some agencies already give you faster access through an account, local office, or dedicated form. FOIA Friend helps you choose the right route and draft a legally formatted request when a formal request is the best next step.
How It Works
Choose your agencies
Tell us about yourself and the records you want. We help you decide whether to start with a direct agency route or a formal written request.
Review your letter
If a formal request is the right route, we generate a Privacy Act + FOIA letter you can download free.
Send it
Use the agency's preferred submission method, mail it yourself, or pay $4.99 and we'll send it certified mail with tracking when mail is appropriate.
What You Can Request
Your letter can ask agencies to search for and produce records relating to:
It's your data. You have a right to see it.
The Privacy Act and FOIA give you ways to seek federal records about yourself. FOIA Friend helps you choose the right route and draft a stronger request.
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