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Records Denial Appeal Deadline
Turn the date of a records denial and the appeal window stated in the letter into the last day to file an appeal.
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- U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy — How to File a FOIA Request
A FOIA request should describe the records clearly and state the requester's willingness to pay fees or request a waiver.
Reviewed 2026-10-10. Agency procedures and fee schedules differ. Confirm the current form and fees with the agency that holds the records.
What this App does not do
This App adds the stated number of days to the denial date. It does not know each agency's rules and does not file an appeal.
This free App has no paid features. It does not contact an agency, employer, bank, seller, provider, or other person.