Can you search the National Archives for free?
You will be required to register for a free account on our website and be logged in to be able to download documents. To find records that are available to download for free, filter your search results in Discovery to include records that are ‘available for download only’.
Where in Cape Town are the archives?
72 Roeland Street, Cape Town
The Western Cape Archives and Records Service provides public access to government records and private collections, older than 20 years. Researchers are welcome to access the archival records in our Reading Room situated at 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town.
Can you search the National Archives online?
You can search and retrieve individual electronic records from a selection of archival structured databases online via the Access to Archival Databases (AAD) resource at www.archives.gov/aad.
How do I find birth records in South Africa?
However, actual copies of birth certificates in South Africa can only be obtained by physically going to any Department of Home Affairs branch and standing in a queue. They do not have forms on-line that you can download and you cannot apply on-line either.
How do I access archive?
Open the Archive Directly
- Log into your Gmail account (see Resources).
- Click the “More” link in the left column to show all your email message categories.
- Click the “Archives” link to show all the email messages in your archives.
Where can I find marriage records in South Africa?
Any additional abridged copies or unabridged copies of the marriage certificate can be requested by: Completing Form BI-130 in black ink and submitting it to the nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs or to the nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad. Paying the prescribed fee.
Where can I find old archives?
See below to learn more about each of these Subscription Databases.
- Ancestry.com.
- Fold3 (Formerly Footnote.com)
- ProQuest/UMI. ArchivesUSA. ProQuest Direct.
- GaleNet. Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
- America: History and Life.
- Ingenta (Articles)
- Digital National Security Archive.
- U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection.
Can the public access the National Archives?
All provide free public access to a wide variety of Federal Government information in both print and electronic formats and have expert staff available to assist users. You can find more information about this system on the Government Publishing Office website.
How do I trace my family tree?
Historical and government records can help you trace your heritage. Use these free resources to research and build your family tree. The National Archives and Records Administration has a collection of resources for genealogists….Research Ancestors (Genealogy)
- State censuses.
- Native American records.
- Pioneer certificates.
Where is the Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service located?
The Western Cape Provincial Archives and Records Service is located on Roeland Street, Cape Town. It is free for the public to visit and search their records. Address: 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town, South Africa. You can part on the street where available, or off-road parking is available for the public on Drury Lane.
What is the National Archives and records service of South Africa?
National Archives and Records Service of SA. The Western Cape Archives and Records Service collects, manages and preserves records that form part of our archival heritage. These records are preserved for use by government and people of South Africa.
Where can I find records in South Africa?
Church records, civil registration, probate estate files, slave records and immigration records housed in the Western Cape Archive located in Cape Town. The records pertain to places throughout the Cape Province. This collection is being published as images become available. “South Africa, Cape Province, Western Cape Archives Records, 1792-1992.”
What is happening to the Old Cape?
The Old Cape Archives, a National Monument and most prominent architectural landmark in Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, has now been fully refurbished and restored as the culmination of a two-phase programme commissioned by the Department of Public Works.