File a request with Connecticut Secretary of State
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How records requests work with Connecticut Secretary of State
Your request is filed in your name under Connecticut 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 Connecticut Secretary of State.
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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 (4 business days)
Under Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, the agency must respond within 4 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 Freedom of Information Commission and can connect you with a public records attorney.
Governing law
Connecticut Freedom of Information Act
C.G.S. § 1-200
Connecticut Secretary of State is governed by Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, which requires a response within 4 business days. Anyone may file — no residency requirement.
Frequently asked
Connecticut Secretary of State public records FAQ
Related agencies
Other agencies in Connecticut
What to request
Common records from Connecticut Secretary of State
Jurisdiction