In general, the fastest way to resolve your issue is by contacting your local Inspector General.

We encourage you to review the 4-Step hotline complaint procedure outlined in this website to ensure your issue is appropriate for an IG investigation. If you believe your issue requires the attention of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN) or if you are unsure to whom your complaint should be addressed, contact the NAVINSGEN hotline.

Call the Hotline:

Telephone: 1-800-522-3451
DSN: 288-6842
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)

Write to us:

Complete the online form and submit it to the Naval Inspector General.
E-mail: NAVIGHotlines@navy.mil

Fax: 202-433-2613 (Commercial)
288-2613 (DSN)
Fax Complaint Form

Mailing Address:

Office of the Naval Inspector General
Attn: Navy Hotline
Building 172
1254 9th Street, S.E.
Washington Navy Yard DC
20374-5006

Additional NAVINSGEN Functional Area Email Addresses:

• NAVIG Executive Office
• NAVIG CMC
• NAVIG Audit
• NAVIG EOA
• NAVIG Senior Official Investigations
• NAVIG Intel
• NAVIG Legal
• NAVIG Training
• NAVIG Special Studies



Mail Delivery:

If you do elect to mail us a complaint, we cannot accept letters without a return address containing the sender's name and street address. A post office box number without the sender's name and street address is not considered a valid return address.

Hearing Impaired:

Persons who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities can find information to include the nearest service provider using the Federal Relay Service through the FRS website.