There is no specific form that must be used to make a request. Is there a special form I have to use to make a FOIA request? See the list of federal agencies for details about how to make a request to each agency and any specific requirements for seeking certain records. Most federal agencies now accept FOIA requests electronically, including by web form, e-mail or fax. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the agency’s FOIA Office. You can also search for information agencies have already posted online here on. You can find a lot of useful information on a range of topics on each agency’s website. Please review the YouTube Terms of Serviceīefore making a request, first look to see if the information you are interested in is already publicly available. Videos on this page are hosted on YouTube.