Apply for or renew a reader’s ticket to access the Reading Room of the National Archives.
If you want to research at the National Archives you will need a reader’s ticket. This will give you access to use the Reading Room at the National Archives. It will also allow you to order archives in advance of your visit.
Reader’s tickets are:
Ensure you have your reader’s ticket with you when you visit, as we cannot give you entry without it.
Apply for or renew a reader’s ticket here. Readers’ tickets must be collected in person at the National Archives.
You must be aged 16 or older to apply.
To collect your reader’s ticket you will need to provide:
We will accept a combined document such as a driver’s licence with a photograph and current address.
In advance of your visit, please review:
The National Archives is committed to protecting your personal data. We retain your information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose. Once no longer needed, it will be securely destroyed in accordance with the Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport's policy.