He received a phone call and they vaguely told him "Some issues came up with your residency. We need you to withdraw your application from this."Customer: Can I withdraw a statement. Lawyer's Assistant: What state are you in? The applicant must also write "I WITHDRAW" on the upper left-hand corner of the register card. Fill out a written request. Although we provide a standard FOIA request form, any written request is accepted. I am requesting permission to voluntarily withdraw that Complaint against. You will need to contact the police officer that took your statement. Tell him you want to withdraw your statement or recant it.