154759 869 Language & Reference Politics & Citizenship Citizenship Tasks true Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:47:07 -0800 /system/videos/3/59/47/15/154759.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, language, politics, citizenship How To Get Your FBI File http://www.howcast.com/videos/154759-How-To-Get-Your-FBI-File http://www.howcast.com/videos/154759-How-To-Get-Your-FBI-File/edit approved 96 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154759"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154759" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 15 Michael_Grosse http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/Picture_7_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2636 false false false 60468 1 16 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/16.jpg Make contact Make contact. The FBI website provides form letters which you can download and complete, or you can write your own letter.

]]> 60469 2 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/24.jpg State your rights If you are writing your own letter, begin by stating your right to the file via the Freedom of Information and Privacy acts.

]]> 60470 3 32 Tip In order to get all the information available, be sure to cite both acts in your request, as each act covers different areas.

]]> 60471 4 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/40.jpg Provide personal information Next, include the following personal information: full name, aliases, current address, previous addresses, date of birth, place of birth, contact phone numbers, and social security number.

]]> 60472 5 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/56.jpg Get it notarized Sign the letter and have your signature notarized—this is very important!

]]> 60473 6 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/63.jpg Mail Mail the letter to: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Record Information/Dissemination Section, 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843

]]> 60474 7 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154759/79.jpg Be patient Be patient! It takes several weeks for your letter to go through security checks and be passed along to the FBI.

]]> 60475 8 87 Fact In 2006, more than 3 million people requested information under the Freedom of Information Act.

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