FOIA / EFTA DOCUMENT SEARCH

About FOIA/EFTA Search

This tool searches publicly available Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Electronic Freedom of Information Act (EFTA) documents from federal agencies.

Sources include: Department of Justice, FBI Vault, CIA Reading Room, DHS, and other federal agency FOIA libraries.

Quick Links

• DOJ Office of Information Policy
• FBI Vault (FOIA Library)
• CIA Reading Room
• FOIA.gov (National Portal)

How to File a FOIA Request

1. Identify the agency that has the records
2. Write a description of the records you seek
3. Submit via FOIA.gov or the agency's FOIA office
4. Track your request using your case number