If you are new to The National Archives and want some help getting started with your family history or any other kind of research, you’re in the right place.
Follow the links below to find out where and how to start your research, or explore curated highlights from our collection.
The National Archives is home to millions of historical documents, known as records, which were created and collected by UK central government departments and major courts of law.
There are certain records, such as birth, marriage and death certificates, that we do not hold. Find the best places to look for them.