On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Washington State Archives branches in Olympia and Ellensburg will open to researchers by appointment only. All branches will be closed every Friday through August 7. For more information, please visit our page regarding closures, re-openings, and making a research appointment.
Go Paperless ("Scan & Toss")
Update Records Retention Schedules
Use the State Records Center
Destroy Non-Archival Records
Transfer Archival Records
Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (chapter 40.14 RCW)
Penal Provisions (chapter 40.16 RCW)
Preservation of Electronic Records (WAC 434-662)
State Government General Records Retention Schedule
How to Research Previous Retention Schedules
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