References

References are provided for those who cannot or would not like to come to the archives in person. We make references to answer your inquiries as well as issue references and verified copies of archival documents to institutions and individuals to prove their rights and transactions. Please note that we do not undertake any extensive research work.

You should submit a query in the VAU (Virtual reading room of the National Archives of Estonia) to apply for:

an archival notice if it is needed for certification of one's rights or transactions in public offices, the state fee 3,19 euros;
an information letter for personal use or research, the fee 5,85 euros.

You should submit an application to the consultant at the reception desk, open on weekdays from 9.00 – 17.00.
Applications can also be sent by post (J. Liivi 4, 50409 Tartu, The Estonian Historical Archives) or e-mail (ajalooarhiiv@ra.ee).

Copies

To obtain copies of the records you should pay fee (see price list). Postage costs are extra. Invoice will be sent to your post-address. Invoices can be paid by transaction via correspondence bank. Payment orders must contain the number of invoice sent to you.

It is also possible to download the digital copies free of charge through the archives’
ftp-server. In this case we will send a link on the client’s e-mail address after the copies
are ready and the charge paid. At the link one can see and download the ordered frames during 1 month.

Please note that we do not make any Xerox-copies:

of vellums and parchment bindings
of fragile or damaged items
of documents with wax seals, corded or sealed items
of folded plans, drawings or maps, in case copying may be harmful