File a request with Dept of Commerce
Filing process
How records requests work with Dept of Commerce
Your request is filed in your name under Freedom of Information Act. We act as your communications agent, routing through email, tracking the statutory deadline, and following up when the agency goes silent.
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Filed (day 0)
Submitted to Dept of Commerce via commerce.gov.
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Acknowledgment (typically 1–3 days)
Agency confirms receipt and assigns a tracking number. The statutory clock keeps running.
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Response window (20 business days)
Under Freedom of Information Act, the agency must respond within 20 business days. If exemptions are claimed, they must be cited specifically.
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Records delivered or denied
No exemptions: records delivered. Partial denial: records released with redactions. Full denial: written justification required.
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Appeal if denied
We draft an appeal to Federal District Court and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Freedom of Information Act
5 U.S.C. § 552
Dept of Commerce is governed by Freedom of Information Act, which requires a response within 20 business days. Anyone may file, no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Dept of Commerce public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in null
What to request
Common records from Dept of Commerce
Jurisdiction