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Department of National Defence: where to mail a ATIP request

To send an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request to Department of National Defence, mail it to Department of National Defence, Director Access to Information and Privacy, Maj-Gen George R. Pearkes Building, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2. DND's ATIP office handles requests for a current or former Canadian Armed Forces member's own service or personnel file, as well as general defence-policy records — separate from Veterans Affairs Canada, which handles benefits and pension files after release. Include a clear description of the records you want, any identifying details, and a return address, and confirm the office on the source below before anything time-sensitive.

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Mailing address

Verified September 2026

Department of National Defence — ATIP request address

Department of National Defence
Director Access to Information and Privacy
Maj-Gen George R. Pearkes Building
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON  K1A 0K2

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Department of National Defence's general contact address instead.

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Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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Key facts

  • This is Department of National Defence's published ATIP correspondence address — a different mailbox from its general correspondence address.
  • Requests are made under the Access to Information Act (for government records) and the Privacy Act (for your own personal information).
  • Statutory response window: 30 calendar days from receipt, extendable for large or complex requests.
  • Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.
  • If refused or ignored, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner of Canada or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
  • PostPal prints your request and mails it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or post office trip.

How to send your letter

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    Write your request

    State clearly that this is an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request and describe the records you want as specifically as you can — dates, names, file or reference numbers, and the office or program area, if you know them. Vague requests take longer to process.

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    Include what they need to identify you

    If you're requesting your own file, include your full name and any identifying number the institution uses (case, claim, or file number) so they can locate the right record. Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.

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    Address it to the request office

    First line: Department of National Defence. Then: Director Access to Information and Privacy. Then: Maj-Gen George R. Pearkes Building. Then the street: 101 Colonel By Drive. Then the city line: Ottawa ON K1A 0K2.

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    Send it with PostPal

    Write or upload your request to PostPal with the address above prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, envelope, stamps, or trip to the post office.

Common questions

What is the Department of National Defence ATIP mailing address?

Department of National Defence, Director Access to Information and Privacy, Maj-Gen George R. Pearkes Building, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2. This is the office's published ATIP correspondence address — confirm it on the source below before anything time-sensitive, since request offices occasionally relocate.

What records can I request from DND under ATIP?

DND's ATIP office handles requests for a current or former Canadian Armed Forces member's own service or personnel file, as well as general defence-policy records — separate from Veterans Affairs Canada, which handles benefits and pension files after release. Requests are made under the Access to Information Act (for government records) and the Privacy Act (for your own personal information).

How long does DND have to respond?

The statutory response window is 30 calendar days from when the request is received, though it can be extended for large or complex requests — the office is required to notify you if that happens.

Does a ATIP request cost anything?

Access to Information Act requests require a $5 fee (a cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada); Privacy Act requests for your own personal information are free.

What if my request is refused or I don't get a response?

You can appeal to the Information Commissioner of Canada or the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Keep a copy of your original request and the date you sent it — you'll need both for an appeal.

How do I mail a ATIP request without a printer?

Write or upload your request to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip needed.

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