How do I request documents from the National Archives?

To order, you can either:

1. Order online, and place your order for these records directly through the web. Ordering online requires that you register as a user and that you pay with a credit card.
2. Request these records using our special paper forms. Contact us to have these blank forms mailed to you.

How do you access the National Archives?

Go to the Catalog main page at: www.archives.gov/research/catalog/. Conduct a search for the records of interest to you. You can search by keyword, National Archives Identifier (NAID), or type of archival material.

How do I get into the National Archives of India?

The National Archives of India is located at the intersection of Rajpath and Janpath (please see the map below).

1. From Indira Gandhi International Airport –13.3 km.
2. From New Delhi Railway Station – 3.5 km.
3. Bus Routes Numbers – 505, 522, 522A and 615 (Operated by Delhi Transport Corpration).

Can anyone access the National Archives?

Our building, including our reading rooms and exhibition spaces, is now open to everyone. We encourage reading room visitors to book their visit and order documents in advance. You do not need to book to visit our exhibition, shop or cafe. All visitors must wear a face covering during their visit, unless exempt.

How long does it take to get records from the National Archives?

Orders placed on NATF Forms 81 through 86 are generally completed in approximately 8 weeks from the time we receive them. Orders placed on NATF Form 85, for full pension files, generally take 12-16 weeks due to the large size of the files. You should receive a response to your order for publications within 3-4 weeks.

Can you access the National Archives online?

National Archives Catalog It provides access to data, digitized records, selected series from Access to Archival Databases (AAD), over one million electronic records from the Electronic Records Archives (ERA), all of the web pages from Archives.gov, and all of the web pages from the Presidential Libraries.

How do I contact NARA?

Agency Details

1. Website: National Archives and Records Administration.
2. Contact: Contact the National Archives and Records Administration.
3. Local Offices: National Archives Facilities, by State.
4. Toll Free: 1-86-NARA-NARA (1-866-272-6272)
5. TTY: 711 (Federal Relay)
6. Forms: National Archives and Records Administration.

What kind of documents are available at National Archives of India?

The records are in four categories: Public Records, Oriental Records, Manuscripts and Private Papers.

What kind of documents are available at National Archives?

There are approximately 13.28 billion pages of textual records; 10 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 44.4 million still photographs, digital images, filmstrips, and graphics; 40 million aerial photographs; 563,000 reels of motion picture film; 992,000 video and sound recordings; and …

How do I contact the National Archives?

Please call us toll free:

1. 1-86-NARA-NARA.
2. 1-866-272-6272.