State Archives Agency Services
Information and help with transferring records to the State Archives Collection
Our team supports government agencies in meeting their legislative responsibilities as required by Parts 4 and 6 of the State Records Act 1998. We provide advice on managing access directions, preparing and requesting archives of any format for transfer, submitting transfer plans, agency retrieval of state archives, series registration and information about Regional Archives Centres.
Public offices are required to develop a plan for the transfer of State records required as State archives into the State Archives Collection.
Public offices have until 31st December 2024 to submit their initial transfer plan. Learn more
Transfer plans
The requirement for public offices to submit a transfer plan commenced on 1 January 2024
Records Managers Online Forum
Recording of the online forum presented by State Records NSW and Museums of History NSW, 24 May 2024
Service Portal login
The Portal is designed to provide an improved user experience and help Museums of History NSW and State Records NSW to better support customer needs. Contact us for a login to access up-to-date series information, transfer state archives and submit recordkeeping self-assessments.
Transferring state archives
Transfer is the process that results in records being taken into our custody to become part of the State Archives Collection
Transfer of electronic annual reports
The transfer of annual reports to the State Archives Collection is required under the State Records Act 1998
Public access to records
Advice and procedures for access to state records and registering access directions
Distributed management of state archives
An alternative to the standard option of transferring records to Museums of History NSW's custody
Agency Archives Retrieval
Submit your request for state archives
Online: Request for state archives form | Email: archives.retrieval@mhnsw.au | Phone: +61 2 9673 1788 and ask for Archives Retrieval