Hi all,

Recently, I submitted a FOIA request for my IMF, NMF, BMF, and other records. Has anyone done the same?

I just received a letter back from a Disclosure Specialist. They're claiming I need to
- Properly establish my identity (it was notarized, but it was on a separate page from my closing signature. However, it still had my signature in the "Subscribed and Affirmed" statement that I've seen others use here)
- Provide my 'valid EIN authority' (I requested my BMF for the EIN-formatted version of my SS Number (via SEDM)).
- State my agreement to pay (which I did. Kind of confused on that one)

They also claim that:
- The FOIA doesn't require the IRS to certify documents, but will send a certified copy of my returns if I use Form 4506.
- I can get other information returns (W2, 1099's, etc) via a 4506-T. I'm guessing this has nothing to do with my actual backing transcripts.

They highlighted the use of a driver's license to establish identity, but I'm reluctant to do this given other topics here. Similarly, I could make some 'penalty of perjury' statement, but wouldn't that create some sort of status assumption? Maybe it doesn't matter in this context, but I'd rather not do more harm than good.

My question (which I realize isn't clear) is whether this person's just trying to stall, or if I'm truly doing something wrong. I'm mostly asking if anyone else has successfully received their official internal transcripts, including their BMF?

Thanks for any input.