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Filing a Freedom of Information Request

How do I make a Freedom of Information request?

Requests for public records must be submitted to MDOT's Freedom of Information Officer in writing by U.S. Mail, facsimile, or online as follows:

U.S. Mail: FOIA Officer
               Office of Communications
               Michigan Department of Transportation
               P.O. Box 30050
               Lansing, Michigan 48909

Facsimile: 517-241-1448

Online form available here.

Questions regarding the formulation of written requests may be directed to MDOT's Freedom of Information Officer at 517-373-2297

How long does it take to receive information requested under the Freedom of Information Act?

After receiving a request for a public record, a public body has five business days to respond. The public agency may extend the time by ten business days by notifying the requester in writing.

Will I be charged for information requested under the Freedom of Information Act?

Fees may be charged for the necessary copying of a public record for inspection or providing a copy of a public record to a requester. A public body may also charge for search, examination and review and the deletion and separation of exempt from nonexempt information . MDOT's Freedom of Information fee schedule includes, but is not limited to, $19.80 per/hour for labor and $0.07 for each 8½" x 11" page.


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