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## Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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# **Submit a Freedom of Information Act Request**

Before submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, please check to see if the information you are looking for is available in our **Electronic Reading Room**, or listed under another category on **our website**.

Under FOIA, federal agencies **ARE NOT REQUIRED TO**: a) Answer questions, b) Analyze data, c) Conduct research, d) Perform calculations or e) Create/compile records in response to a FOIA request.

DFAS was established in 1991. We began processing DoD civilian payrolls in 1995 and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in approximately 2006. Therefore, we do not have **ANY** records or information regarding individuals who were federal civilian employees prior to these years. Please direct your request to the **National Archives and Records Administration****.**

**DFAS DOES NOT REQUIRE A SPECIFIC FORM**

**TO MAKE A FOIA REQUEST.****HOWEVER, YOUR SUBMISSION MUST**:

(**Read how FOIA fees are estimated**)**dfas.foia@mail.mil**** (317) 275-0391 ****Online**

Defense Finance and Accounting ServiceCorporate Communications - FOIA/PA 8899 East 56th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46249-0150

**You should receive a response within 20 business days of the date we receive your request. Delays such as legal review/clarification or document retrieval from our external records’ centers may extend this time.**** You may check the status of your request via Email or Fax.**

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