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Stationary office and HMSO, Underwood St, 1916-17. Cat ref: STAT 20/391

Our paid search service

Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000, you have the right to know whether we hold the information you want; and if we do, to see that information.

One option open to you is to use our FOI paid search service. Our service is prompt and professional and reflects our expertise in historical records. We will report on the results of a search within 20 working days.

Our charge for searches is £15 per 15 minutes, but please contact us for the full cost of your particular search before sending us any money. Our charge is based on the Public Record Office Fees OrderExternal website - link opens in a new windowThe charges for some popular searches are included in the Information from Archives leaflets below.

If you would like some information from the archives, and you would like us to search for it for you, please write to us at Reader Information Services, The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, or fill in our online form. Please remember to give as much detail as possible.

The other options available to you are:

  • You can visit us, we can help you to do the search yourself - admission and advice is free
  • You can do some initial research yourself, using our online Catalogue
  • You can employ an independent researcher to do the work for you

Our growing range of Information from Archives leaflets give guidance on sources and our standard charges for popular research subjects.

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