Oklahoma's Freedom of Information Laws
The Oklahoma open meetings and open records act help make the work of the state transparent. The purpose of the act is to ensure and facilitate the public's right of access to and review of government records so they may efficiently and intelligently exercise their inherent political power.
Read the Open Records Act.
FOIA Resources
- Order your copy of the Open Meeting Open Records Act book
- Fall 2023 Open Meetings and Open Records presentation
Open Records Request
WE CAN PROCESS REQUESTS PERTAINING ONLY TO RECORDS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. IF YOU SEEK RECORDS FROM ANOTHER AGENCY, PLEASE DIRECT THE REQUEST TO THAT SPECIFIC AGENCY.
Questions or concerns regarding open records should be directed to openrecordsrequest@oag.ok.gov.
Open Records Act Fee Schedule
| Copies | Fee |
|---|---|
| Black & White (up to 8½” x 14”) | $0.25 per page |
| Color | $0.50 per page |
| Certified Copy | $1.00 per page |
| Digital | $0.15 per page |
| Flash Drive | Actual Cost + $5.00 |
To protect OAG’s and the State’s IT systems, OAG does not accept flash drives from requesters.
| Search | Fee* |
|---|---|
| Clerk/Paralegal/Legal Assistant | $55.00 per hour |
| Attorney | $85.00 per hour |
* Hourly rates will be billed per quarter-hour.
A minimum search fee of $55.00 will be charged for any request that OAG deems to be commercial or is so large it would clearly cause excessive disruption of OAG’s essential functions. In such circumstances, OAG must receive the minimum search fee prior to initiating the search.
| LEGAL REVIEW | REDACTION FEE* |
|---|---|
| Clerk/Paralegal/Legal Assistant | $55.00 per hour |
| Attorney | $85.00 per hour |
* Hourly rates will be billed per quarter-hour.
Prior to charging a legal review and redaction fee, OAG will advise requester with an estimate of time and total fee.
| Opinion Books | FEE |
|---|---|
| Current Year | $42.00 |
| Previous Years | $49.00 |
| Earier Years (subjec to availability) | $51.00 |
NOTE: All items subject to sales tax unless requester provides proof of tax-exempt status under federal or state law. Items mailed will also be subject to postage and shipping costs.
Public Access Counselor
The Public Access Counselor position was created in March 2023 when Attorney General Gentner Drummond appointed former State Sen. Anthony Sykes to the position. It is the goal of the Public Access Counselor to ensure that public bodies in Oklahoma comply with Oklahoma’s Open Meetings and Open Records Acts and is part of General Drummond’s commitment to increasing transparency in Oklahoma. Individuals who believe that a public body is failing to comply with Oklahoma’s Open Meetings or Open Records Act may contact the Office of Attorney General at opengov@oag.ok.gov.
