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How to Access Information or Help

If you have questions and inquiries relating to the Commission, to federal securities laws or investments your inquiry should be submitted via Questions and Comments Form. Click here for Fast Answers to Key Topics.

Information about contacting the SEC is consolidated at: http://www.sec.gov/contact.shtml.

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How to Access or Request Filings and Other Records

Company Filings

The SEC database for company filings — including quarterly and annual reports, registration statements for IPOs and other offerings, insider trading reports, and proxy materials SEC records and documents, can be obtained in electronic form by using the online SEC search feature.

Other Records

Public statements, proposed and final rules, enforcement actions, educational materials, special reports and studies, speeches, testimony and other SEC documents can also be obtained in electronic form by using the online SEC search feature or the attached links:

Litigation

Rulemaking

News & Public Statements

Certified Records

Certified copies of records or documents may be requested using the Certified Document form. Inquiries regarding the status of your request may be made to (202) 551-7230.

Cost of Certified Documents

The cost of a request for certified documents is a flat fee of $4 per filing. There is no charge per page. There is no additional charge for expedited service. You will receive an invoice for the cost of the certification when you receive the certified materials. The invoice will include instructions on how to pay for the certified materials.

Turnaround Time

You will be contacted within one (1) business day to confirm receipt of your request. ORMS will service the request within twenty (20) business days. Our requests are processed in the order in which they are received.

Use our online form

How to Access or Request Records Not Accessible via SEC Website

For public records not posted to the web (usually dated prior to 1996) including SEC records and documents, historic Commission filings, special reports and studies, speeches, and testimony you may use any of the following three methods:

Use our online form

Send a fax to: (202) 772-9337

Submit a written request to:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of FOIA/PA Operations
100 F Street N.E.
Washington, DC 20549-2736

Request Instructions

To request records not located on the SEC website, a written request is submitted which should include a mailing address and daytime telephone number in order to contact you should questions arise. Each request for information or copies should clearly describe the information sought with respect to complete name, date, subject matter, type of document, file number, or any other specific information which will assist us in identifying the information you are requesting. This enables us to ensure that the correct documents are located and provided as quickly as possible.

Only one subject should be included per request, i.e. one company name with multiple filings may be requested in one letter; however, multiple company names should be broken into separate requests.

Your written request should indicate a willingness to pay the search and reproduction cost for paper or electronic document production or provide a dollar amount you are willing to pay. See Schedule of Fees for Records Services at www.sec.gov/foia/feesche.htm.

Should questions arise about making a request, you may call 202-551-7900.

Each request will receive an acknowledgement letter. A response should be provided within 20 working days. If additional time is needed, you will be contacted. Requests for voluminous records may take several months to fulfill and requestors may prefer to use a securities research service.

 

http://www.sec.gov/answers/publicdocs.htm

We have provided this information as a service to investors.  It is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SEC policy.  If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law.


Modified: 01/07/2013