Archive Service Accreditation

Find out more about the Archive Service Accreditation standard and read supporting guidance.

Read about the review of our Archive Service Accreditation programme, as we evaluate 10 years of accrediting archives.

Archive Service Accreditation defines good practice and agreed standards for archive services across the UK, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of the archive service.

Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for Archive Service Accreditation.

Archive Service Accreditation continues to be supported by a partnership of seven organisations across the UK.

Assessments are undertaken by a trained assessor from the relevant home nation assessor body.

Archive Service Accreditation Panels are responsible for confirming the award of Archive Service Accreditation following a recommendation from the home nation assessor body.

Find out which archive services are accredited and read the annual report on UK applications and awards.

Accredited archive services are required to demonstrate that they continue to meet the standard to retain accredited status.