OMB control number
Certification and Release of Records (Form EOIR-59)
OMB 1125-0017 ยท DOJ/EOIR.
OMB 1125-0017
This information collection is necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of records of individuals maintained by the Department of Justice, and allows parties who are, or were, in proceedings before EOIR to optionally and voluntarily disclose or release their records to an attorney, accredited representative, qualified organization, or other third party.
The latest form for Certification and Release of Records (Form EOIR-59) expires 2027-02-28 and is listed under ICR 202308-1125-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form EOIR-59 Certification and Release of Records | Form and Instruction |
| EOIR-59_SupportingStatement_FINAL-signed.pdf | Supporting Statement A |
 EOIR-59_SupportingStatement_FINAL.docx | Supplementary Document |
| EOIR-59_PRA-30-day-FRnotice_91FR57930_09.11.26.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| EOIR-59_PRA-60-day-FRnotice_91FR40032_07.01.2026.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Certification and Release of Records |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202606-1125-002 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2026-09-15 | ||
| 202308-1125-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2023-12-06 | Approved without change | |
| 202007-1125-002 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2020-11-25 | Approved without change |