Well, you have done your research and now know what you are going to ask for. Perhaps you’ve figured out how to phrase the subject of the request after reading FOIA Tip No. 4. What else should you say in your letter to the agency? Today we are going to tell you the essential components of a FOIA Request Letter. BTW, many agencies now have online submission forms with windows to fill in or online guides that set out the specific information that they want, so definitely look for those before you mail or fax your request.
First of all, a FOIA request must be in writing and must be written in English. You cannot make a FOIA request over the phone. (more…)
