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Submit a FOIA Request

If you have reviewed the publicly available information available on NCUA’s website, checked the information available at the FOIA Library but still can’t find what you’re looking for, then you may want to consider filing a FOIA request.

You may submit a FOIA request to request access to, or a copy of, any of NCUA’s records.

Submit through NCUA’s FOIA Portal

FOIA requests may be submitted directly to NCUA through its eFOIA PAL portal. By using the eFOIA PAL, you will be able to check the status of your request, send messages directly to the NCUA FOIA team, and download records disclosed, if any.

Submit through the Government-wide FOIA Portal

FOIA requests may be submitted through the government-wide portal at FOIA.gov (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) .

Please note that submitting a request by this method does not provide you with the ability to check the status of your request, send messages directly to the NCUA FOIA team, or download records disclosed, if any.

Submit through Email or Mail

You may submit a FOIA request by email or mail. Please note that mailing your FOIA request will result in delayed response times.

If you seek records about an NCUA Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit or internal NCUA investigation, please submit your request to the NCUA OIG.

  • Email: OIGmail@ncua.gov (include “FOIA REQUEST” in the subject line)
  • Mail: Include the words “FOIA REQUEST” on the envelope

    NCUA Office of Inspector General
    1775 Duke Street
    Alexandria, VA  22314-3428

If you seek any other NCUA records, such as those concerning a credit union, please submit your request to the NCUA Office of General Counsel (OGC).

  • Email: FOIA@ncua.gov (include “FOIA REQUEST” in the subject line)
  • Mail: Include the words “FOIA REQUEST” on the envelope

    NCUA Office of General Counsel
    Attn: FOIA Officer
    1775 Duke Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-3415

If you are unsure which office to submit your request, you may call or write to receive clarification, or you may send your FOIA request to NCUA OGC. You will be notified if the request is transferred to the NCUA OIG.

What to include in a FOIA Request

Regardless of how you submit your FOIA request, it must include the following information:

  • Your contact information (name, address, and telephone or email);
  • Reasonable description of the records being sought (provide as many details as possible about the information you are requesting); and
  • Statement agreeing to pay all applicable FOIA fees or pay fees up to a certain maximum amount, or a request for waiver or reduction of fees.

Requests for information that might include information about yourself or your own records must also include proof of your identity.

If expedited processing is requested, the request must include supporting information.

Submitting your request using eFOIA PAL or FOIA.gov (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) may simplify the process because it will prompt you for the required information.

If you submit your FOIA request through email or by mail, you should ensure that your request includes the information above to enable NCUA to respond to your request in a timely manner.

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