Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) anyone can request access to federal agency records. Like all federal agencies, we must disclose records requested in writing, but we may withhold records in full or in part under one of FOIA’s exemptions and exclusionsQuick Links
Learn How to Submit a FOIA Request
Check the status of a request (FOIA Public Portal)
Read Chief FOIA Officer Reports
How do I submit a FOIA request?
- Search available records
- Learn how to make a request
- Submit a request
- Check status
Search available FOIA records
Use DOL search to determine if the records you’re looking for are already publicly available on our website.
Learn how to make a request
Read our Guide to Submitting Requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
Submit a request
Fastest option: Create an account in our Public Access Link.
You may submit your request to foiarequests@dol.gov or by mail, fax or courier. However, doing so may delay our response.
Find contact information for our agency components here.
Or submit your request to the Office of the Solicitor using the contact information below.
Email: foiarequests@dol.gov
Fax: 202-693-5389, Attn: FOIA Staff
Mail:
Office of the Solicitor
Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services
200 Constitution Ave NW
Room N-2420
Washington, DC 20210.
How do I check the status of a FOIA request I submitted?
You can check the status of submitted FOIA requests using our FOIA Public Portal.
COVID-19’s Impact on Our Response Times
As the COVD-19 pandemic continues, the processing of some FOIA requests may be delayed due to our inability to access responsive paper files onsite or at a National Archives and Records Administration’s administered Federal Records Center. To ensure the fastest response, please submit FOIA requests and appeals through our Public Access Portal , the National FOIA Portal, or by email foiarequests@dol.gov or foiaappeals@dol.gov.
Responses to FOIA requests and appeals received through other methods may be delayed.