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Guidance for preparation for transfer
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The National Archives' box board specifications
This guidance is intended to give government cataloguers clear and simple advice about how to produce their work.
Template for preparing Closed until (various dates) labels.
Template for preparing Closed until labels.
Application form for closure of paper records on transfer (Excel version).
Application form for closure of paper records at transfer (Word version).
Delivery form for transferring paper records to The National Archives.
Template for transferring bodies to print dummy cards on yellow card.
Template for preparing FOI extract labels.
Template for preparing Letter Code, Series and Piece number labels.
Guidance on preparing physical records for transfer for records management staff from all government departments and agencies transferring records to The National Archives.
This toolkit has been produced to provide guidance on editing exempt material from information held by public bodies. Its purpose is to promote good records management practice across the public sector and to assist in the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Record retention application form (Excel version).
Record retention application form (Word version)
Form for ordering stationery materials from The National Archives for use in preparing physical records for transfer.
This form must accompany digital records being transferred to The National Archives.
Template for preparing Treated for pest infestation labels.
Template for preparing Warning distressing content infestation labels.
Template for preparing Warning Heavy document labels.