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How to Box Records

  • Benefits of Using Washington State Archives' Boxes
  • When to Use Washington State Archives' Boxes

How to Get Boxes...

  • How to Order Washington State Archives' Boxes:
    • State Agencies - Request via RCMS application
    • Local Governments - Contact the Archives Branch in Your Region

How to Assemble and Pack Boxes...

  • How to Assemble an Archives Box (Video)
  • How to Pack an Archives Box (Video)

How to Label Boxes...

  • Box Label Template (Fillable PDF)

Records Retention Schedules

  • State Government Agencies
  • Local Government Entities

Laws, Rules, and Policies

Preservation and Destruction of Public Records (chapter 40.14 RCW)

Penal Provisions (chapter 40.16 RCW)

Preservation of Electronic Records (WAC 434-662)

Collection Development Policy

Policy Statement on Archival Appraisal

Questions?

State Agencies...

Contact the Records Center...

[email protected]

Phone: (360) 586-0173

Local Governments...

Contact the Archives in Your Region

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Olympia, WA 98504-0220
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