Australian Capital Territory Archives and Libraries

Government Archives
National Archives of Australia National Archives Australian Capital Territory Office Kings Avenue Parkes ACT 2600 Australia Telephone:02 6212 3600 E-mail: ref@naa.gov.au Postal address:, PO Box 4924, Kingston, ACT 2604, Australia Website Research Guides Family history
 * You will need to request records to view and book a time to visit in advance. Please complete an advance request for records, and we will contact you to confirm your booking. Alternatively, you can email us or call on 02 6212 3600.

ArchivesACT 255 Canberra Avenue Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601 E-mail: archives@act.gov.au Customer Service: (02) 6205 3510 Website

Libraries
Australian Capital Territory public library locations and hours

ACT Heritage Library 255 Canberra Avenue Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia Postal Address; GPO Box 158. Canberra City, ACT 2601 Telephone: (02) 6207 5163 E-mail: act.heritage.library@act.gov.au Website Researching ACT Family History
 * The ACT Heritage Library helps tell the stories of Canberra and its people. We collect, preserve, promote and provide access to the documents that record the lives of Canberrans at home and in the wider community.

Museums
Museums in Australian Capital Territory

Civil Registration Office
!930-to present: Contact Options includes service centre addresses. Apply for a birth, death or marriage certificate

Prior to 1930 records were kept by New South Wales: NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages The Registry was formed in 1856 to register life events in New South Wales accurately and securely for all time, ensuring their integrity and confidentiality.
 * Ancestry research help and support Find out what you can search, about the search results, how to order certificates, paid search services and who to contact for support.
 * Free online search What you can search
 * Birth records more than 100 years ago
 * Death records more than 30 years ago
 * Marriage records more than 50 years ago


 * Order certificates online