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How to Obtain Microfilm


How to Purchase Copies of Rolls of Microfilm Publications

Individual rolls or a complete set (all rolls in a publication) may be purchased.

All copies are on a silver-halide positive film.

  • Order online:

    You may now order your film online using the online catalog and online order form: https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/

  • Order by mail:
    1. Download and print a copy of the Adobe Acrobat PDFMicrofilm Order form in PDF format.
      • You need access to a printer and the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
        (You can download the latest version of the FREE Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader from Adobe).
      • The form is a total of 2 pages, and is formatted for letter size paper (8.5" x 11"). If your printer can not accommodate this, select "shrink to fit" when the Adobe Acrobat Reader "Print" dialog box appears.

    2. Or Send Your Order as a Letter:
      You must include:
      • the publication number and the roll number for each roll ordered.
      • your name, address, and daytime telephone number
      • Please send your payment with your order.

    Send your complete order (please see above) and your payment to:
    National Archives Trust Fund
    NWCC2
    P. O. Box 100793
    Atlanta, GA 30384-0793
  • Order by telephone (credit card orders only):
    Call toll-free 800-234-8861 or in the Washington, DC area, call 301-837-2000.

  • Order by fax (credit card orders only):
    301-837-0483.

  • Libraries and government agencies only may order by purchase order. Mail purchase order to address shown above or fax to 301-837-3234 or 202-357-5906.

For All Orders:

  • Please allow 30-60 days for delivery.

  • Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

Prices

For Microfilm: Microfilm copies of rolls of microfilm publications may be purchased at $65 per roll (including shipping) for U.S. orders ($68 for foreign orders).
Exception: The color microfilm publication M1930, Enumeration District Maps for the Fifteenth Census of the United States (1930) (including shipping) is $82 for U.S. orders ($85 for foreign orders).

For Microfiche: $4.25 per sheet for U.S. orders ($4.65 for foreign orders).


Payment Methods
  • Please make check or money order payable to: National Archives Trust Fund
  • VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover (Novus) cards are accepted. Credit card orders must include the account number, expiration date, and the cardholder's signature.
  • DO NOT send cash.
  • Libraries and government agencies only may pay by purchase order.
  • Persons placing orders from outside the United States or its possessions should make remittance by international money order or check drawn in U.S. dollars on a bank in the United States.

Need more information or assistance? Please contact:

Customer Service Center
National Archives and Records Administration
Room 1000
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001

Telephone: 301-837-2000 or (toll-free) 1-866-272-6272
TDD: 301-837-0482
FAX: 301-837-0483

Thank you for your order!

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 • Telephone: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272