Connecticut Freedom of Information Act

Request a Public Record

Documents, photos, emails, texts, videos, data and other records.

What you’re requesting

If you don’t know the record’s name, describe the information you believe it contains. You can add a date range below.
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Before you submit — your rights

  1. Submitting this form makes a request under Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-200 et seq..
  2. Using this form is voluntary. You may also request records by email, phone, mail, in person.
  3. We provide prompt access. Any denial is issued in writing within 4 business days, citing the specific exemption(s) and your appeal rights.
  4. Copy fees are $0.50/page; prepayment may be required if the estimate is $10 or more.
  5. A public-records request is itself a public record; your name and request may be subject to disclosure.
  6. Appeals: Freedom of Information Commission, [email protected] / (860) 566-5682 (within 30 days).