How do I access National Archives online?
You will be required to register for a free account on our website and be logged in to be able to download documents. To find records that are available to download for free, filter your search results in Discovery to include records that are ‘available for download only’.
How do I contact the National Archives of Australia?
Site map
- Contact us. +61 2 6212 3600.
- For researchers. RecordSearch.
- For government. Agency Service Centre. For students & teachers. School programs.
- Shop. Browse our products. Visit us. Admission to the Archives is free.
- About us. What we do.
Who can access National Archives of Australia?
You might qualify for special access if you are:
- a former governor-general, minister or senior public servant.
- an authorised biographer of one of these people.
- writing major works of national significance.
- a person who has left personal records with the National Archives.
How do I find Australian records?
The following websites are great places to search for archives, records and other sources of inspiration for tracking down Australian ancestry – good luck with your search!
- The National Archives of Australia.
- The National Library of Australia.
- New South Wales State Archives.
- Public Record Office Victoria.
Can the public access The National Archives?
National Archives Operations The National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, and Presidential Library museums are open to the public without limits on occupancy or days and hours of operation.
How do I view The National Archives documents?
You can view or copy original documents yourself in our reading rooms at The National Archives. However, many popular documents have been scanned, digitised and indexed. These are available for viewing, printing and downloading through our website, or in conjunction with commercial partners.
How do I request documents from the national archive?
If you don’t have copies of the consignment lists, or you don’t know the consignment number, please contact the National Archives. You can submit a lending request by: logging on to the RecordSearch system and filling out a lending request form.
How do I donate to the National Archives?
Donate to the National Archives Foundation To contribute to the National Archives Foundation visit our website; or call 202.357. 5946.
Is National Archives of Australia Reliable?
The National Archives of Australia holds the memory of our nation and keeps vital Australian Government records safe. We do this so everyone can access evidence of government decisions and actions, making them transparent and accountable.
How do I find my family history in Australia?
Most State Libraries have a genealogy (family history) centre. At the State Library, you can get free access to websites like Ancestry.com, and search resources like Police Gazettes, post office directories, immigration and shipping records and a range of family history indexes.
How do I find out my family history for free?
Free General Genealogy Websites
- Access Genealogy.
- FamilySearch.
- HeritageQuest Online.
- Olive Tree Genealogy.
- RootsWeb.
- USGenWeb.
- California Digital Newspaper Collection.
- Chronicling America.
Are National Archives free?
This guide lists and provides access to all the record series at The National Archives which are available to view and download for free. These are all digital microfilm records.
What documents are found at the National Archives?
They are the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Is National Archive free?
The National Archives offers the AAD database as a free public resource and it can be accessed from anywhere.
How long does it take to get records from the National Archives?
It takes a week to 10 business days to retrieve records from our off site storage facility and make them available in our research room.
What is held at the National Archives?
Our collection is one of the largest in the world, containing over 11 million historical government and public records. From Domesday Book to modern government papers and digital files, our collection includes paper and parchment, digital records and websites, photographs, posters, maps, drawings and paintings.
Does the National Archives accept donations?
While it is impossible to anticipate all categories of potential donations, the National Archives accepts historical audiovisual materials that are: Reproductions of films, videotapes, or sound recordings of government origin whose official record copies are no longer extant.
How do you search the National Archives?
Archives.gov – searches web pages on Archives.gov. Authority Records – searches Organization and Person Name authority records. Archival Descriptions with Digital Objects – searches catalog records with a digital copy of the records available online.