Records Tools — FOIA & State Open Records

Public Records Request Generator

Generate a federal FOIA or state public-records-act request letter for any agency. Jurisdiction-aware citations, fee-waiver language, requester-category statements, and statutory-deadline reminders. Self-contained, no signup, nothing leaves your browser.

Template tool, not legal advice. This is a free document-generation utility provided by the Open Bankruptcy Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-5159631). The tool reproduces template language only. The content, accuracy, and use of any letter generated are solely the user's responsibility. No attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Request Inputs

Requester (You)

Agency

If known, name the agency's designated FOIA / public-records officer. Otherwise the letter is addressed generically.

Jurisdiction

Records Requested

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Specificity matters. Vague requests are routinely denied or stalled. Identify record types, subject matter, custodians, and time scope.

If left blank, the letter does not constrain the time scope.

Format Preference

Fees

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Required when requesting a fee waiver. Federal FOIA waivers require a showing that disclosure is in the public interest and is not primarily in the requester's commercial interest. State frameworks vary.

Requester Category

Federal FOIA fee tiers depend on requester category. Some categories are entitled to free first-100-pages and two free hours of search.

Expedited Processing

Federal FOIA expedited processing is available when the requester demonstrates "compelling need" (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E)). State frameworks vary; some have no expedited track.

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Reminder: This is a template. Review every line before sending. Check the agency's website for any required intake form. The Open Bankruptcy Project does not represent you and does not certify any output.
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This site provides general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for your specific situation.