Delaware Freedom of Information Act
The Act ( 29 Del. Code, Chapter 100) establishes that “it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner” and that “it is vital that citizens have easy access to public records in order that the society remain free and democratic.”
Senate Bill 87
Passed in the 146th General Assembly and signed by Governor Markell on October 20, 2011, requires that a standard form for requests under the Act be made available to the public.
Executive Order No. 31
Approved by the Governor on October 20, 2011, requires executive branch agencies to adopt a standardized policy for requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Delaware Department of Justice provides answers to common questions about the Freedom of Information Act on its website.
State Agency FOIA Coordinators
List of Coordinators
Select an Agency below to send a FOIA request online, or download and use the savable/printable PDF Request Form. You can use the state agency directory to find mailing addresses for state agencies.
Agriculture
Attorney General’s Office
Auditor of Accounts
Bank Commissioner
Children,Youth & Their Families
Corporations
Corrections
Defense Services
Education
Elections
Finance
Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Commission
Fire School
Fish & Wildlife
General Assembly
Governor’s Office
Health & Social Services
Housing
Insurance Commissioner
Labor
Lt. Governor’s Office
Management & Budget
Manufactured Home Relocation Authority
National Guard
Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Professional Regulation
Public Advocate
Public Integrity Commission
Public Service Commission
Safety & Homeland Security
Secretary of State
Small Business
State Treasurer
Technology & Information
Transportation
Other
The Freedom of Information Act applies to all State Agencies. Below is a list of State Agencies with dedicated FOIA information.
Important
Under Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006 (“FOIA”), a FOIA request or petition, along with any information contained therein or any documents attached thereto, submitted to any “public body” subject to FOIA, including, without limitation, any board, bureau, commission, department, agency or committee of the State, may itself be deemed a “public record” subject to disclosure under FOIA.
Related Topics: 29 Del. Code - Chapter 100, FOIA, Freedom of Information Act, Senate Bill 87