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Digitization of Federal Records | National Archives
Dec 5, 2024 - Federal agencies are moving toward an electronic government. A digitization program will be part of many agencies' efforts to transition towards fully...
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Notice to Researchers on the Unavailability of Records | National Archives
Aug 15, 2016 - As part of our on-going commitment to preserve our records, the National Archives is currently microfilming many of our most important files documenting assets...
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Quarterly Report of Withdrawals of Previously Declassified Records | National Archives
Jun 24, 2024 - This report provides information about records formally withdrawn from public access in accordance with section 1.7 of E.O. 13526,
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World War II Records | National Archives
Aug 23, 2022 - For a comprehensive overview, see: Selected Finding Aids Related to NARA's World War II Holdings African Americans Records of Military Agencies Relating to...
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How to Obtain Copies of Records | National Archives
Mar 15, 2024 - Go to: Order Forms | Order Online What do You Want to Order? Genealogical or Family History records Military Service records Microfilm Rolls Court Records...
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https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/civilian-personnel/faqs
Frequently Asked Questions - Civilian Personnel Records | National Archives
Mar 3, 2026 - How do I get information from my civilian personnel records? Where can I get information regarding retirement benefits for former federal civilian employees? I...
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https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/locations
Locations of Service Records | National Archives
Apr 2, 2025 - Note: Personnel records are Archival 62 years after the service member's separation. [accordion classes=
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Correcting Military Service Records | National Archives
Sep 12, 2025 - Due to the Department of Defense guidance (DODI 1336.01) that requires the electronic creation and transmission of the DD Form 215, National Archives and...
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https://www.archives.gov/publications/av-records.html
Select Audiovisual Records | National Archives
Jun 12, 2019 - The titles of publications available online are linked below. Still Pictures Contemporary African Art from the Harmon Foundation [ca. 1975], 17 pp. Photographs...
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Order Copies of Records | National Archives
May 7, 2024 - For a fee, Research Services staff will make copies of documents, including certified copies for legal use, unless the physical condition of the documents does...
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Requesting Copies of Older Military Service Records | National Archives
Jan 16, 2026 - Requesting Copies of Older (pre-WWI) Military Service Records The National Archives and Records Administration stores the following military records: Older...
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Genealogy Research in Military Records | National Archives
Aug 5, 2021 - What military records does NARA have? The National Archives holds Federal military service records from the Revolutionary War to 1912 in the National Archives...
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Military Personnel Records | National Archives
Mar 31, 2026 - The National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository of millions of military personnel, health, and medical records...
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Exhibits of Military and Veterans Records | National Archives
Feb 16, 2022 - Online Exhibits A People at War This exhibit highlights the contributions of the thousands of Americans, both military and civilian, who served their country...
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https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical-records.html
Veterans' Medical and Health Records | National Archives
May 28, 2025 - Filing a Claim for Medical Benefits? The Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF), held at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), are administrative...
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Check the Status of a Request for Military Service Records | National Archives
Mar 31, 2026 - Allow about 10 days for us to receive and process your request, then you may check the status of your request. These forms are ONLY for status updates for...
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Unauthorized Disposition of Federal Records | National Archives
Mar 13, 2026 - Federal agencies are required to
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Request Military Service Records | National Archives
Mar 3, 2026 - Veterans and their next of kin can get FREE copies of their DD 214, and other military service records including Official Military Personnel File (OMPF),...
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https://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/scheduling/permanent-records
Agency Permanent Records | National Archives
Dec 4, 2025 - Permanent records are Federal records that have been determined by NARA to have sufficient value to warrant their preservation in the National Archives even...
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Judicial Records | National Archives
Sep 22, 2021 - What's Here This information will help you identify and locate Federal court documents within our holdings. These documents are records of hearings and trials,...
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Research Our Records | National Archives
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Naturalization Records | National Archives
Sep 10, 2025 - In an effort to assist patrons seeking dual citizenship to understand what the National Archives can and cannot assist them with, we’ve compiled some of the...
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Census Records | National Archives
Jan 15, 2026 - Census records can provide the building blocks of your research. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and has been taken every ten years...
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https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/laws/1978-act.html
Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978 | National Archives
Jan 11, 2023 - The Presidential Records Act (PRA) of 1978, 44 U.S.C. ß2201-2209, governs the official records of Presidents and Vice Presidents that were created or received...
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FRC Archives and Records Center Information System (ARCIS) Training | National Archives
Apr 24, 2025 - The Federal Records Centers have developed a number of resources to help you learn about the Archives and Records Center Information System (ARCIS). We offer...
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