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.

Records Schedule Database

Search the Statewide Records Retention Schedules for State Agencies.

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.