Public records made simple
File a request with any government agency, free. We handle the filing, track the deadline, and follow up until you have an answer.
First time? It's simple.
You don't need to know the law, the right office, or the exact wording. Tell us what you're looking for and we take it from there.
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Pick the agency
Search our directory or tell us roughly where to look. We'll match it to the right office in the right jurisdiction.
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Describe what you want, plainly
Plain English is fine. Tell us what you're looking for and we file the request for you. We use commonly used request templates to keep things clear.
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We follow up so you don't have to
We track the legal deadline, nudge the agency if they're late, and notify you when records arrive. You stay in the loop without chasing anyone.
Built for people who need answers.
Citizens wanting accountability
Find out how your government is spending public money, what your police department is doing, what your school board decided.
Journalists and researchers
Manage multiple requests across jurisdictions. Track deadlines. Get alerts when records arrive.
Attorneys and legal teams
Identify relevant public records before litigation. We file and track while you focus on the case.
Anyone who has filed before and heard nothing
If you have ever submitted a request, waited months, and given up, this is for you.
The platform does the persistent work.
We handle the filing
You tell us what you want. We file the request with the right agency using commonly used templates so it lands clean.
We follow up automatically
When an agency misses its statutory deadline, we send a follow up. Every request has a deadline. We track all of them.
Everything in one place
Every request, every response, every document tracked in your dashboard. Up to 5 requests free, no payment required.
Better for everyone
Well-scoped requests move faster.
Clear, properly written requests are easier for records officers to process, which means higher fulfillment rates and better public information in the hands of the people who need it. We work to make the process better for the person filing and for the agency receiving.
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Agencies in our database
50+
States covered plus federal FOIA
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Free to file your first request
Government agencies are legally required to respond to your request. We make sure they do.
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