Order census records 2025

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The document provides instructions for ordering copies of Federal decennial population census records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It outlines the necessary information required for placing an order, including details about the individual, census year, state, county, and page number. The document emphasizes the benefits of submitting orders online and includes information on alternative research options available at NARA and other institutions. Additionally, it details the payment process, return policy, and privacy statement regarding personal information collection.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the order census records in the editor.
Begin by filling out the Reference Number section. Enter today's date and your request number, ensuring it follows the format MMDDYY followed by a two-digit request number.
In Section A, provide the required minimum identification of entry. Fill in the Census Year, State or Territory, County, Township or Other Subdivision, Name of Head of Household, and Page Number. Ensure all fields are completed to avoid processing delays.
If applicable, complete the Enumeration District field for censuses from 1880 to 1940. This information is crucial for accurate record retrieval.
In Section C, enter your credit card information and shipping address. Make sure to include a valid email address for electronic transfer options.
Review all entered information for accuracy before submitting your order through our platform.

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What US census years are available?

After 72 years have passed, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is responsible for making census records publicly available. Records from the 1790 to 1950 censuses are currently available for genealogical research. Records from the 1950 Census were released by NARA on April 1, 2022.

How to look up census records for free?

You can access census records many different ways: View digitized Census Records online through one of our partners, ancestry.com or familysearch.org. (Familysearch.org is free-of-charge.

Is the census a public record?

All U.S. Census Bureau materials, regardless of the media, are entirely in the public domain. There are no user fees, site licenses, or any special agreements etc for the public or private use, and or reuse of any census title.