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Notary Services: Contact (202) 727-3117, Open for walk-in 9 am - 1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays, Location: 441 4th Street, NW.
 

The Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia announces the new Digital Archive for the Office of Public Records and Archives. This repository will make historical records from the DC Archives available digitally to the public for historical and genealogical research.

Please visit the site at https://archives.dc.gov

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Administrative Issuances
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Official policy or position memos issued from the Mayor's Office.

Authenticate Documents
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How to have documents authenticated for domestic and foreign use.

Building Permits and Architectural Plans
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Information on how to get copies of building permits and architectural plans.

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Learn how to request a ceremonial document.
 

DC Embassies
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Information on embassies in the District.

DC Sister Cities
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DC partnerships with national capitals around the world.
DC Archives
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Information on accessing historical records at the DC Archives.

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Current Status of the US and DC flags

Historical Document Research
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Public Records Disposition Committee
Library of Government Information
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How to access data from the Library of Government Information.

Notary and Authentication Services
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Information on Notary commissions to qualified individuals who seek to become a DC notary.

Notary Commissions
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Our hours are from 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Public Records Center
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How to access permanent and temporary records of the District government.

Publication and Regulatory Services
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Access DC Register publications online.

Researching Public Records
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Information on submitting a research request for Public Records.

Search for a Notary Public
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Map of notaries public in the District.