If you transfer to a place of deposit you should consult with staff at the relevant place of deposit on decisions about the records to be permanently preserved.
The transferring public record body should have already established clear communications with archive staff at the relevant place of deposit. The transferring public records body should also be able to maintain clear communications with them at the various stages of the transfer process.
Guidance for selecting records
We have published guidance both listed below and in the previous section: Appraising your records. This guidance applies to records in all formats and media.
Best practice guide for appraising and selecting records for The National Archives (PDF, 0.38Mb)
Records collection policy (PDF, 0.12Mb)
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