Acknowledgement of FOI request received (s 15(5)(a))
Note on sample notice
This notice should be sent within 14 days after the day of receiving an FOI request. Depending on the request, agencies may choose to send the acknowledgement together with the charge notice; the notice of a requirement to consult; or the access decision statement of reasons. 

Dear [applicant name]
Freedom of Information Request no. [Insert unique number/code]
I refer to your request for access to documents relating to [insert subject of request] under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. I have taken your request to be for: 
[quote or accurately paraphrase the terms of the request].
We received your request on [insert date of receipt] and the 30 day statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date. You should therefore expect a decision from us by [insert date]. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties [insert if applicable: impose a charge] or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
[Choose one: You will be notified of any charges in relation to your request as soon as possible, before we process any requested documents or impose a final charge. / Given that your request is for your personal information no processing charge will apply.]
Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be published online on our disclosure log [insert link], subject to certain exceptions. (For example, personal information will not be published where this would be unreasonable.)
We will contact you using the [choose one: email address and phone number / postal address and phone number] you provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact. If you have any questions, please contact the following officer:
	[Insert officer name, position and contact details]
Yours sincerely