Reader's Ticket Application

Do you need to apply?

A reader's ticket is required to access original State archives at the Western Sydney Records Centre. If you do not have a reader's ticket and your research will involve the use of original records then fill out the form below.

If the records you require are copied onto microfilm/microfiche then you do not need to apply for one.

Who can apply?

Anyone over the age of 15 years may apply for a ticket. Applicants under 18 years must have the application countersigned by a parent or legal guardian. A reader's ticket is valid indefinitely.

Personal information

The personal information collected for an application is used to: help ensure the protection of State archives; track the issue of records to our reading rooms and assist us in planning and allocating resources. Personal information may also be used to notify readers of any change to our services.

How to collect your reader's ticket

Once we have received and processed your application we will send you a confirmation email which includes your new reader's ticket number. On your next visit to the WSRC bring along a copy of this email or state your new reader's ticket number on arrival to the reading room so we can issue your ticket.

Proof of identity

You will be asked to show proof of identity, in the form of documentation that confirms your name, signature and address before your ticket can be issued. We do not record or keep details of this documentation.

Apply now for a reader's ticket

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Have your details changed?

If your address has changed since you first applied for a reader's ticket please give your old address.

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Please read the following

The personal information collected for an application for a Readers Ticket is used to:

help ensure the protection of State archives
track the issue of records to our reading rooms, and
assist us in planning and allocating resources.

Personal information may also be used to notify readers of any change to our services.

Under Sections 14 and 15 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 any personal information collected by State Records can, on the request of the individual, be made available and any inaccurate information amended so as to be relevant, up to date, complete and accurate.

Archives in Brief No. 13 provides information on our Reading Room Rules and Procedures.

By submitting this form you agree to the conditions above.