Records Management Regulations, Policy, and Guidance
Records Management Regulations, Policy, and Guidance
The Records Management Policy and Outreach Program, under the Office of the Chief Records Officer for the U.S. Government, is responsible for developing Federal records management policies and guidance related to records creation, management, and disposition with an emphasis on electronic records. The Policy and Outreach Program champions the critical importance of Federal records management across the Federal Government.
Contact rmpolicy@nara.gov with any questions about this page and NARA's Federal records management guidance.
Laws and Regulations
Records Management Laws and Authorities
Records Management Regulations
Policy and Guidance
Memos to Agency Records Officers
Records Management Transfer Guidance
Past NARA Initiatives and Guidance
OMB Guidance
Transition to Electronic Records (M-19-21)
President's Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations
Circular No. A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource
Circular No. A-11: Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget
Electronic Records Modernization
Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative (FERMI)
Success Criteria for Managing Permanent Electronic Records
Success Criteria for Managing Email Records
Universal Electronic Records Management (ERM) Requirements
Records Management Resources
Incoming/Outgoing Government Employees/Officials
Essential Records and Disaster Recovery
Records Management Language for Contracts
Communities of Interest
Federal Records Management Council (FRMC)
Microsoft 365 User Group (formerly Electronic Records Management Automation Working Group) (Login to MAX.gov required)
Senior Agency Officials for Records Management (SAORM)
Federal Records Officer Network (FRON) (Login to MAX.gov required)
