Order copies of documents
Record copying quotation service
Please be aware that the following changes are taking place to the record copying quotation service.
Searches of the records
We no longer offer free searches of the records to identify items to be copied.
We are unable to search:
- within any document for an individual, unless the Catalogue description indicates that the file is for that particular person only
- for any details within a date range within any document
- within the WO 97 series
If a search is required to identify the items to be copied, you can either pay us to do the search, hire an independent researcher or carry out the research yourself. Find out more about search options.
This decision was taken because although we have been providing an increasing number of estimates, the number of actual copy orders from these estimates is declining. As a result, the service no longer covers its costs.
Introduction of average page count per document series
The copy quotation service will provide a cost for copies based on the average page count of the series you are requesting. Your actual copy order may contain more pages, or fewer pages, based upon the average count.
How to place an order
We can either copy our documents onto paper or deliver them digitally through our online DocumentsOnline service.
First we need to provide you with a quotation for the copying work involved. Go to our order form to request an estimate. Please see our terms and conditions and ordering information for more details about estimate requests.
Images
If you want to use an image commercially, please contact our image library.
To place a large order, see reprographic services.
Use your own camera at Kew
Cameras may be used to take photographs of some documents. Please ask for further details at the record copying desk when you visit or see our digital photography policy 
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