Police Service of Northern Ireland: where to mail a FOI request
To send a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Police Service of Northern Ireland, mail it to Police Service of Northern Ireland, Head of Freedom of Information, PSNI Headquarters, 65 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LE. PSNI is Northern Ireland's single police force — its FOI team handles policy-level requests and, separately, Subject Access Requests for a person's own police records, the same split as Police Scotland and England's territorial forces. 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.
Police Service of Northern Ireland — FOI request address
Police Service of Northern Ireland Head of Freedom of Information PSNI Headquarters 65 Knock Road Belfast BT5 6LE
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Police Service of Northern Ireland's general contact address instead.
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Key facts
- This is Police Service of Northern Ireland's published FOI correspondence address — a different mailbox from its general correspondence address.
- Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Statutory response window: 20 working days from receipt, extendable for large or complex requests.
- Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
- If refused or ignored, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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How to send your letter
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Write your request
State clearly that this is a Freedom of Information (FOI) 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. Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
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Address it to the request office
First line: Police Service of Northern Ireland. Then: Head of Freedom of Information. Then: PSNI Headquarters. Then the street: 65 Knock Road. Then the final line: Belfast BT5 6LE.
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Common questions
What is the Police Service of Northern Ireland FOI mailing address?
Police Service of Northern Ireland, Head of Freedom of Information, PSNI Headquarters, 65 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LE. This is the office's published FOI correspondence address — confirm it on the source below before anything time-sensitive, since request offices occasionally relocate.
What records can I request from PSNI under FOI?
PSNI is Northern Ireland's single police force — its FOI team handles policy-level requests and, separately, Subject Access Requests for a person's own police records, the same split as Police Scotland and England's territorial forces. Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How long does PSNI have to respond?
The statutory response window is 20 working 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 FOI request cost anything?
Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
What if my request is refused or I don't get a response?
You can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). 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 FOI request without a printer?
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Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.