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Governance and Democracy

Request Information from a State Authority

Every person has the right to access the information they seek and may request it from the entity holding the information, including state administrative bodies, local self-government bodies, state institutions, organizations funded by state and local budgets, public organizations, and public officials.

Information can be obtained either by physical application or through a written request.

You can apply for this service by visiting the office in person.
Who Can Apply?
Citizens of the Republic of Armenia
Service Cost
Free of Charge
Delivery Duration
5-30 minutes

Required Documents

To request information from state authorities, the applicant must submit a written request, including the following personal details:

  • First name,
  • Last name,
  • Citizenship,
  • Address of residence, workplace, or educational institution.

Payment Amount and Procedure

Information is provided free of charge in the following cases:

  • Responding to verbal requests
  • Providing up to 10 pages of printed or photocopied information
  • Providing information via email
  • Responding to written requests for information that, if published, could harm public security, public order, public health, morals, the rights and freedoms of others, the environment, or personal property
  • Refusal to provide information


If false or incomplete information is provided, the organization must correct it and provide the correct information free of charge upon request.

In some cases, a fee may apply for providing information. Public organizations decide the amount they charge for information provision.

Attention:

  • Applicants do not need to justify their requests.
  • If the request is refused, the decision can be appealed to an authorised state body, court, or the Human Rights Defender’s Office.

Delivery Period and Procedure

  • If the requested information is not already published, a copy will be provided within 5 working days after the request is received.
  • If the requested information is published, the applicant will be informed within 5 working days about where and when it was published.
  • If more time is needed to provide the requested information, it will be provided within 30 working days after receiving the request. The applicant will be notified within 5 working days about the delay and the new deadline via email, along with the reason for the delay.


No response will be provided if:

  • The applicant’s personal information is found to be false
  • The same request is submitted by the same person within 6 months


Reference to Law

  • Law of the Republic of Armenia on Freedom of Information

The law can be found on arlis.am.

This service is available through other channels.

Different channels may require different amounts of time and resources.

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Service Provider
Authority managing the information
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