Apply for or renew a reader’s ticket to access the Reading Room of the National Archives.
The Reading Room of the National Archives is open to all members of the public for research purposes. Visitors must sign the attendance book each day and follow Reading Room guidelines during their visit.
To consult archival material, you will need a reader’s ticket. This ticket allows you to use the Reading Room and to order documents in advance of your visit.
A reader’s ticket is required to consult archival material.
Reader’s tickets are:
Please bring your reader’s ticket with you each time you visit, as we cannot provide access to the Reading Room without it.
You can apply for or renew a reader’s ticket using the form below. Tickets must be collected in person.
To collect your reader’s ticket, you must:
In advance of your visit, please review:
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