# 45 CFR § 2105.7: Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 2105.7
- **Heading:** Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XXI—COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS > PART 2105—REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT > Subpart B—How To Make a Request

## Text

(a) Generally, you may choose the form or format of disclosure for records requested. The Agency must provide the records in the requested form or format if the Agency can readily reproduce the record in that form or format.
(b) The Agency may charge you the direct costs involved in converting records to the requested format if the Agency does not normally maintain the records in that format (see § 2105.42).

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 2105.1 § 2105.1 What should you know up front?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.2 § 2105.2 What kinds of records are not covered by the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.3 § 2105.3 Where should you send a FOIA request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.4 § 2105.4 How should you describe the records you seek?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.5 § 2105.5 How will fee information affect the processing of your request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.6 § 2105.6 What information should you include about your fee category?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.7 § 2105.7 Can you ask for records to be disclosed in a particular form or format?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.8 § 2105.8 What if your request seeks records about another person?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.8.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.9 § 2105.9 May you ask for the processing of your request to be expedited?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.9.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.10 § 2105.10 What contact information should your request include?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.10.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.11 § 2105.11 What should you know about how the Agency processes requests?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.11.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.12 § 2105.12 How do consultations and referrals work?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.12.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.13 § 2105.13 In what order are responses usually made?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.13.md)
- [45 CFR § 2105.14 § 2105.14 What is multitrack processing and how does it affect your request?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-2105.14.md)

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