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## Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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#### ******Consent/Release Authority**

#### **The FOIA/Privacy Office does not require a specific form however, PROPER CONSENT/AUTHORIZATION to release personal records or information requires the following:**

**STATEMENT FROM THE INDIVIDUAL TO WHOM THE RECORDS PERTAIN:**                        - Name
                        - Full Social Security Number
                        - Contact Information – phone number, email address
                        - Specifically authorizes the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to release his/her personal records
                        - List records that are to be released
                        - Date
                        - Signature
                        - Copy (front & back) of a valid, government-issued (state or federal) Photo ID  or  a Notarized Statement that verifies his/her identity
                        - **Information required to conduct a search**
**INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL/ORGANIZATION ****TO WHOM THE RECORDS ARE TO BE RELEASED:**                        - Name
                        - Phone number
                        - Email address
                        - Postal mail address
**DFAS will not accept another agency’s request/release/claim form to obtain records. In lieu of a written/typed statement,****the individual to whom the records pertain may utilize the Request Pertaining to Military Records (SF-180) to authorize the release of personal records. A copy of the individual’s photo ID or notarized statement, as detailed above, must accompany the signed SF-180.  ****Email****dfas.foia@mail.mil****Fax (317) 275-0391**

#### Page Updated January 9, 2024

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