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Library and Archives Canada: where to mail a ATIP request

To send an Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) request to Library and Archives Canada, mail it to Library and Archives Canada, Access to Information and Privacy Branch, 550 de la Cité Boulevard, Gatineau, QC J8T 0A7. LAC preserves Canada's documentary heritage — government records, personal papers, and historical collections — ATIP requests here often seek older federal records already transferred into LAC's holdings, similar in role to NARA in the US. 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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Verified September 2026

Library and Archives Canada — ATIP request address

Library and Archives Canada
Access to Information and Privacy Branch
550 de la Cité Boulevard
Gatineau QC  J8T 0A7

Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Library and Archives Canada's general contact address instead.

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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 Library and Archives Canada'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: Library and Archives Canada. Then: Access to Information and Privacy Branch. Then the street: 550 de la Cité Boulevard. Then the city line: Gatineau QC J8T 0A7.

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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 Library and Archives Canada ATIP mailing address?

Library and Archives Canada, Access to Information and Privacy Branch, 550 de la Cité Boulevard, Gatineau, QC J8T 0A7. 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 LAC under ATIP?

LAC preserves Canada's documentary heritage — government records, personal papers, and historical collections — ATIP requests here often seek older federal records already transferred into LAC's holdings, similar in role to NARA in the US. Requests are made under the Access to Information Act (for government records) and the Privacy Act (for your own personal information).

How long does LAC 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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