Using the State Records Center

Phone: 512-421-7200

Fax: 512-421-7255

The State Records Center provides state agencies in the Austin area with cost-effective storage of non-current, infrequently used state records in hard copy, electronic and microfilm formats. Hard copy records are stored in a climate controlled facility specifically designed for high-density, low-cost maintenance of records. The electronic and microfilm records are stored in vaults specifically designed to protect these media.

While non-current records are stored at the records center, agencies are provided controlled access to them. Records are delivered twice daily. If the requesting agency prefers, their staff may pick up the records or view them on-site. The records center also offers disaster recovery services, which include storage of backup computer media and rotation of the media on an individual schedule per agency.

Agencies are encouraged to call State and Local Records Management with any questions regarding services or procedures at the State Records Center. Use of the records center, while not mandatory, is the most cost-effective way to manage the state's inactive records.

• Eligibility criteria for storage
• Preparing records for storage
• Sending records to storage
• Requesting or returning stored records
• Final disposition of stored records
• Who to contact for specific information
• Current Fee Schedule: Word Doc | PDF