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How to Cite a Government Document in Vancouver (ICMJE)

Learn how to cite government reports, legislation, and official documents in Vancouver format (ICMJE). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Vancouver Reference List Format

Here is the standard Vancouver format for citing a government document in your reference list:

Agency Name. Title of document. Place: Publisher; Year. Report No.: xxx.

Vancouver Example for a Government Document

A complete Vancouver reference for a government document, formatted by the official Vancouver CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1. Department of Education. National literacy strategy [Internet]. Washington, DC: Government Publishing Office; 2023. Report No.: ED-2023-114. Available from: https://www.example.gov/literacy-strategy

Matching in-text citation: (1)

Vancouver In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(1)

Narrative

The agency (1) recommends...

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your government document.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Vancouver (ICMJE) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Vancouver requirements.

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