How to cite USA.gov

Learn how to cite USA.gov in some of the most popular attribution formats.

As the official guide to government information and services, USA.gov can be an authoritative source for your research paper.

Here are examples of how you can cite USA.gov in some of the most popular attribution formats:

APA style

Title of specific document. (Last update or copyright date; if not known, put n.d.). In title of website. Retrieved date, from link

Example:

Presidential Election Process. (2017). In USA.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2018, from https://www.usa.gov/election

"Title of specific page." Source. Last modified use the last modified date provided near the bottom of every page in month day, year format. Link.

Example:

"Presidential Election Process." USA.gov. Last modified January 30, 2018. https://www.usa.gov/election.

"Title of specific page." USA.gov, use the last modified date provided near the bottom of every page in day abbreviated month. year format, link.

Example:

"Presidential Election Process." USA.gov, 30 Jan. 2018, https://www.usa.gov/election.

LAST UPDATED: August 23, 2023

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