Form 5500 Search
Access critical data for compliance, transparency, and informed decision-making.
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Form 5500 Data Sets
The Form 5500 datasets offer detailed data on retirement and welfare benefit plans.
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Form M-1
Find the annual reports for MEWAs, plan-MEWAs, and Entities Claiming Exception.
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Form PR
Search for information on a person or entity that intends to serve as a pooled plan provider to pooled employer plans.
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Funding Status Notices
Review yearly updates from defined benefit pension plans that inform participants, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders about the plan's financial health and funding level.
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Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database
Use this database to locate your lost and forgotten retirement benefits.
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Apprentice & Training Plan Notices
Find information about welfare plans that provide apprenticeship or training benefits.
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Top Hat Plan Search
Search for statements filed by pension plans established for a select group of management or highly compensated employees.
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ERISA Advisory Council
This council was created to advise the Secretary and provide recommendations on ERISA-related duties.
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Advisory Opinions
Advisory opinions provide guidance on how ERISA applies to a specific set of facts.
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Information Letters
Information letters call attention to well-established ERISA principles or interpretations.
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Field Assistance Bulletins
Field Assistance Bulletins provide information about EBSA's compliance and enforcement policies.
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Enforcement Manual
This manual provides detailed information on procedures EBSA uses in its investigative program.
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Laws, Regulations, and other Published Technical Guidance
Stay informed about the rules governing job-based benefits. Explore regulations, sub-regulatory guidance, and exemptions.
Freedom of Information Act
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), anyone can request access to EBSA’s records. Like all federal agencies, we must disclose records requested in writing, but we may withhold records in full or in part under one of FOIA's exemptions and exclusions.
We encourage the public to explore our website or use our search engine to see if the information is already available online.
If you would like to make a request, you must submit it in writing. Be descriptive. You do not have to give the record's name or title, but specific requests will make it easier for us to locate the information you seek.
Submit a Request
If you would like to make a request, you must submit it in writing. Be descriptive. You do not have to give the record’s name or title, but specific requests will make it easier for us to locate the information you seek.
Fastest option: Create an account in our Public Access Link.
You may also submit your request to foiarequests@dol.gov or by mail, fax or courier. However, doing so may delay our response. Find contact information for our agency components here.
Or submit your request to the Office of the Solicitor using the contact information below.
Fax
202-693-5389, Attn: FOIA Staff
Office of the Solicitor
Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services
200 Constitution Ave NW, Room N-2420
Washington, DC 20210
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Reading Room
Browse EBSA’s FOIA Reading Room for frequently requested documents, agency policies, and other materials available for public inspection.
Related Resources
Still have questions? These additional resources may be helpful.