Accessing records: Request a record
Submit a request to access LAC records
You can access restricted records, including archival government records, records for former Canadian Armed Forces members, personnel records for former public servants and LAC’s operational records.
Make an online request
Use the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Online Request Service to make a request.
For a single request, you can proceed as a guest.
For multiple requests, having an ATIP Online account allows you to:
- Access ATIP Submission Services
- Create ATIP requests online for electronic delivery
- Check status of your ATIP requests
- Retrieve electronic responses to your ATIP requests
Other ways to make a request
You can use one of the two following forms or send a letter citing the Access to Information and Privacy Act:
- Access to Information Request Form (PDF document)
- Personal Information Request Form (PDF document)
Make a request by email or regular mail
Completed ATIP forms or letters and supporting documents can be sent to:
daiprp-atipd@bac-lac.gc.ca
or
Library and Archives Canada
Access to Information and Privacy Branch
550 de la Cité Boulevard
Gatineau (Quebec) J8T 0A7
Canada
Make a request by fax
Completed ATIP forms, letters and supporting documents can be sent by fax to:
- 819-934-6828
Informal request
An informal request can be submitted in the form of a signed letter stating clearly and precisely what information is being requested.
With informal requests, there are:
- no fees
- no legislated deadlines
- no recourse for a requester in the event they wish to lodge a complaint
LAC recommends that you provide us with all relevant information related to your informal request to ensure we understand exactly what information you are seeking. Please see:
Request under Access to Information Act
Request under the Privacy Act
Request for personal information under Paragraph 8(2)(k) of the Privacy Act.
Send your informal request by email or regular mail.
If you have questions regarding how to submit an informal request, please contact us.