Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission Freedom of Information Act Portal.
This portal allows members of the public to access frequently requested records, submit a FOIA request, and check the status of their outstanding request(s).
View Frequently Requested Records
Many FTC records are already publicly available. Before submitting a FOIA request, you should browse our Frequently Requested Records, the FOIA Reading Room, and search the FTC.gov website.
To Submit a FOIA Request Online
Register to create an online profile or Sign In to your existing profile for more information about what a FOIA request must include and the types of records you might receive, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or FOIA Handbook.
To Check Request Status
To check the status of a request that you previously submitted click here. You can also login to your profile to view additional request details.
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