Agency Records

Welcome to the Agency Records department of the Massachusetts Archives. This section includes forms and resources for state agencies.

The Statewide Agency Records Retention Schedule is updated on a monthly basis, and is referred to as Schedule Number 06-18. If you have any questions about or issues with the functionality of the Records Retention Database, please contact the Retention Help staff.

NOTE: Forms RCB-2, RCB-1E and RCB-2E are no longer accepted. For more information, view Instructions for Use of Forms.

Current Agency Schedule

View the most recent Agency Retention Schedule.

Agency Schedule Forms

• RCB-2U: Universal Application for Destruction Permission (Paper and Electronic) (PDF)
  This form replaces RCB-2. Forms RCB-1E and RCB-2E are no longer necessary and will no longer be accepted.
• RCB-2U Instructions (PDF)
• RCB-2M: Application for Destruction Permission (PDF)
• RMU-2E: Application for Scanning and Destruction Permission (PDF)
• RCB-4: Records Liaison Officer Designation (PDF)
  Use this form to appoint an authorized agent for Records Conservation Board business.
• MA-T: Permanent Record Transfer Form (PDF)
  This form supports direct transfer of permanent records to the Massachusetts Archives.