The Archives issue references to individuals and institutions.

 

In order to receive a reference from the Archives, an inquiry is submitted to the Archives, indicating the applicant’s name, family name, postal address (individuals), or name of the institution, registration number and legal address (institutions), expressing the content of the inquiry as accurately as possible.

 

The inquiry form shall be filled out in block letters or in a legible handwriting, paying special attention to spelling of proper names.

 

The inquiry shall be submitted to the Archives in Client Service room (111) in person or sent by post. The Archives prepares the reference within a month’s time. The reference note can be received in person at the Archives or by post if specifically pointed out in the inquiry form.

 

In order to receive the reference within a shorter period of time, a resolution by the Archives Director is required on the inquiry. Speeded-up reference can be requested in person or by post. After receiving the Director’s resolution the sum indicated in the resolution or advance of 50% of the said amount shall be paid in cash at the Archives, by postal order or bank transfer. In case of a positive answer the advance payment is included in the final calculation of costs. In case of a negative answer the client is informed about the investigation made and its results. The advance covers the searching expenses and is not reimbursed. The reference of the Archives can be received in time indicated in resolution in Client Service room (111) or by registered mail.

 

The costs of preparing references are calculated according to Republic of Latvia Cabinet Regulation No. 320 adopted on 15 May 2007, „Regulations regarding the price-list of tariffs for paid services rendered by the institutions of State archives system.”

The Archives prepare references concerning the following questions: