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Whats a Record? | National Archives Records are put in new boxes and folders at the National Archives Archivists and archives specialists then write brief summaries of what is contained in the records, which agency created them, and why
Online Research Tools and Aids | National Archives Search for records based on media-type or format of the records (such as paper documents, photographs, motion picture film or video, audio recordings, maps and drawings, aerial film, microfilm, databases and electronic records)
Archives and Records Management Resources The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent federal agency that helps preserve our nation's history and define us as a people by overseeing the management of all federal records
Introduction to Archival Materials and Related Elements These elements are used to describe many different hierarchical levels of archival materials from record groups to items as well as all formats of archival materials from paper to electronic records to artifacts
Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF), Archival Records Requests Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF), Archival Records Requests Please note: the following information, regarding access, pertains only to records of veterans who separated from service before 1960 (See Records of veterans who separated from service after 1960 ) How do I request copies of records?
Online Databases | National Archives Over 1 2 billion records in over 3,000 databases, including census images from 1790 onward, immigration and passenger lists, military draft cards, city directories, and much more You may want to start your Genealogy research here with searches of recent Census records:
Getting Started Overview | National Archives Here's how to start researching records at the National Archives: Get Started Step 1 Determine your Topic of Interest Step 2 Gather Information about your Topic Step 3 Find Records and Information
Request Military Service Records | National Archives Records are accessioned into the National Archives, and become archival, 62 years after the service member's separation from the military This is a rolling date, the current year minus 62 years See more information on records older than 62 years Archival records are open to the public and can be ordered online for a copying fee
JFK Assassination Records - 2025 Documents Release - National Archives As of March 18, 2025, the records are available to access either online at this page or in person, via hard copy or on analog media formats, at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland As the records continue to be digitized, they will be posted to this page
Military Service Records | National Archives Generally there is no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next-of-kin and authorized representatives from Federal (non-archival) records If your request involves a service fee, you will be notified as soon as that determination is made