The State Records NSW office will close from Monday 23 December 2024 and re-open on Monday 6 January 2025. If you require assistance during this time, please email govrec@staterecords.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9714 3080 and leave a voice message. We will reply on, or soon after, 6 January.
We administer Parts 2, 3 & 7 of the State Records Act 1998 which covers NSW Public Sector Agencies, Departments and Authorities; Local Government Councils; State Owned Corporations; Universities; and public health services providers.
Please note that we have no jurisdiction over non-Government or private organisations, and do not hold records on behalf of other organisations or the State archives collection.
Enquiries and advice for information management and recordkeeping
Email: govrec@staterecords.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9714 3080
Our office hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding public holidays)
Access to records in the State Archives Collection
Please contact Museums of History NSW to access records held in the State Archives Collection including school files, family history research and NSW government records.
Email: collections@mhnsw.au
Phone: 02 9673 1788
Website: https://mhnsw.au/collections/state-archives-collection/
Transferring State archives and regulation of access directions
Please contact the Agency Services team at Museums of History NSW.
Email: transfer@mhnsw.au
Phone: 02 9673 1788
Website: https://mhnsw.au/government-services/state-archives-agency-services/
Storage of records at Government Records Repository
Email: grradmin@mhnsw.au
Phone: 02 9673 1788
Website: https://mhnsw.au/government-services/grr/
Media enquiries for State Records NSW
Email: communications@staterecords.nsw.gov.au
General enquiries for State Records NSW
Email: info@staterecords.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 9714 3080
Submit a complaint or provide feedback to State Records NSW
Contact: Executive Director, State Records Authority NSW
Email: governance@staterecords.nsw.gov.au