Frequently Asked Questions

How do I purchase copies?

In the Search Room

You will have access to a self-service microfilm reader-printer which provides copies from microfilm and microfiche. The cost of each copy is 50 pence. You are advised to bring small change as the mini-vend machine takes all coins except 1 pence pieces.

We can photocopy most original documents (excluding photographs and Ordnance Survey maps) although this is at the discretion of the County Archivist. We will not copy documents if the original is too large or is in a fragile condition. The cost of each A4 or A3 copy is 50 pence for a black and white copy and £1.00 for a colour copy.

We can make digital copies of most original documents and photographs and we can provide a copy either as a print, up to A3 size, or as a tiff on a CD. Charges are as follows:

Document size up to A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)	£6.00
Document size up to A1 (594 mm x 841 mm)	£12.00
Document size up to A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm)	£20.00
Document size over A0	quotation on request

We can provide copies of Ordnance Survey maps as follows:

Digital copy	£10.00
Paper copy	£15.00
Laminated paper copy	£20.00

By Post in the United Kingdom

We will supply a copy of a parish register entry if you provide us with specific details, i.e. name of person(s), date of the event, and name of the parish. The cost of each A4 copy is £3.00.

We will supply a copy of an entry in a census return if you provide us with the address and the name of the person/family you are seeking. The cost of each A4 copy is £3.00.

We can photocopy most original documents (excluding photographs and Ordnance Survey maps) although this is at the discretion of the County Archivist. We will not copy documents if the original is too large or is in a fragile condition. The cost of each A4 or A3 copy is £3.00 for a black and white copy and £6.00 for a colour copy. Please contact us if you are not sure of the cost of photocopying a specific document.

We can make digital copies of most original documents and photographs and we can provide a copy either as a print up to A3 size, as a tiff on a CD, or as a jpeg as an e-mail attachment. Charges are as follows:

Document size up to A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)	£6.00
Document size up to A1 (594 mm x 841 mm)	£12.00
Document size up to A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm)	£20.00
Document size over A0	quotation on request

plus postage and packing to an address within the United Kingdom:

CD	£1.00
up to 10 A3 sheets	£2.50
over 10 sheets	quotation on request

We can provide copies of Ordnance Survey maps as follows:

Digital copy	£11.00
Paper copy	£20.00

At the present time the Record Office does not have the facilities to accept payment by credit/debit card.

You can make your payment by cheque, postal order or sterling coins. Please make cheques payable to ‘Durham County Council’ and send to:

Durham County Record Office
County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UL
United Kingdom

By air-mail

We will supply a copy of a parish register entry if you can provide us with specific details, i.e. name of person(s), date of the event, and name of the parish.

We will supply a copy of an entry in a census return if you can provide us with the address and the name of the person/family you are seeking.

We can photocopy most original documents (excluding photographs and Ordnance Survey maps) although this is at the discretion of the County Archivist. We will not copy documents if the original is too large or is in a fragile condition.

We can make digital copies of most original documents and photographs and we can provide a copy either as a print up to A3 size, as a tiff on a CD, or as a jpeg as an e-mail attachment.

If you require any copies sending abroad please contact us for the appropriate charges and method of payment.