Article 6 of the New York Public Officers Law (sections 84-90), which is also known as the Freedom of Information Law ("FOIL"), gives members of the public a right of access to government records, with certain exceptions that are enumerated in Section 87(2). The full text of FOIL and other information about the law is available at the website of the New York State Committee on Open Government. In accordance with Section 89(3)(b) of FOIL, Nassau County affords you the opportunity to submit records access requests online.
You can also submit a FOIL Request by downloading the form below and mailing or delivering it by hand to the address provided.
Consumer Affairs FOIL Request Form (PDF)
If you have any questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact 516-571-2600.
The Front Desk of Consumer Affairs will be closed from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 for Staff Development.
Department of Consumer Affairs
240 Old Country Rd
3rd Floor
Mineola, New York 11501
(516) 571-2600
Directions
Taxi & Limousine Division
(516) 571-2467
Weights & Measures Division
(516) 571-3200
Front Desk Hours: 9:00AM – 4:30PM
* Must be signed in by 4:15 P.M.
During the lunch hours of 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., there will be only one Front Desk representative available. Thank you for your patience.
*Smart Sprinkler System Reimbursement Program is Open
*See Consumer Resources for information on new NYS Credit Card Surcharge Law.
*EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, ALL NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT LICENSE APPLICANTS MUST BE FINGERPRINTED FOLLOWING REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION.
*STARTING IN 2025, all current Home Improvement License Holders must be fingerprinted for RENEWALS.