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Bath Record Office is currently closed but we are planning a safe reopening. Although we are closed for research appointments, we are able to respond to enquiries by email, phone or post.

Image: Bundles of papers tied in pink ribbon of Edmund Anderdon, Bath City Councillor from 1787 to 1832 Show image info

Bundles of papers tied in pink ribbon of Edmund Anderdon, Bath City Councillor from 1787 to 1832

Copy Service

If you are unable to visit the Record Office, we may be able to supply you with photocopies or electronic copies of documents which you wish to view.

If you have found a document listed on our online catalogue which you think is relevant to your research, take a note of its reference, contact us with your request, and we will let you know if it is possible to make copies, and confirm what the cost will be.

Entries listed on the Bath Ancestors database can be ordered directly from the database. The charges for copies are the same as our standard copying fees. We will confirm the total cost before finalising the request and providing details of how to make a payment.

Information on Requesting Copies from Newspapers.

Document orders provided by email or post
Copying charge
Up to 3 digital copies or 6 photocopies including admin fee & UK postage £7.50
   
Plus additional copying charges:  
Digital copies sent by email, online transfer or CD  
Each additional digital image £2.00
Oversize documents (larger than A3) £3.00
Additional charge for posting CD (UK) £1.50
Additional charge for posting CD (overseas) £3.00
 
Photocopies sent by post
A4 black and white 30p
A3 black and white 60p
A4 colour £1.00
A3 colour £2.00
Additional charge for overseas postage  
   
All charges include VAT  

 

How to make a payment

  • Online: 1. Visit the Bath & North East Somerset Council's home page. 2. Using the 'Pay for It' option, choose to 'Pay a licence or subscription fee', then 'Pay your Bath Record Office Fees'. 3. Use your name as a reference to complete the form, then follow the instructions. 4. Note the receipt number produced on completion of payment and email this to the Record Office. We will email your documents to you. NB this is the only method by which we can accept credit/debit card payments.
  • At the Record Office: payment can be accepted in cash or by cheque.
  • By post: payment can be accepted by cheque only payable to "Bath & North East Somerset Council"

For requests for copies made whilst visiting the Record Office in person, download a copy of our Search Room Charges leaflet here.