Documentation and records management involves organized procedures for the daily processing and preservation of documents, in whatever form, created by the parties responsible for the delivery.

The preservation of the documents of official parties is mandatory and their destruction is not permitted unless specifically authorized accordingly. The documents of the parties are information on the operation and status of the parties concerned, all decision-making and how it is carried out, as well as on the rights and obligations of individuals and legal entities. They contain explanations of the progress of the cases in the past. The archives are therefore an important part of the operation and also contain the history of the parties concerned.

The National Archives of Iceland has the role, according to law, to regulate the records of the deeds-related parties, to issue instructions, to provide information and to provide advice on the records of the deeds-related parties. Furthermore, the National Archives of Iceland has the responsibility to monitor the compliance of the deeds-related parties with the laws and regulations that are in place.

Documentation and records management advice

Instructions and other information on archiving and records management can be access here on this website. The archivists of the National Archives of Iceland also provide advice and guidance on the archiving of documents of persons who are required to deliver documents. You can contact the archivists of the museum by sending an e-mail to or calling 590 3300 at these times:

Disclaimer

Please note that the information provided on this website has been translated using machine translation tools. While we strive for accuracy, the translated content may not fully reflect the original intent or meaning. The original content in Icelandic is considered the authoritative source and should be referenced for complete accuracy. Additionally, please be aware that this website is currently under construction and not all content has been translated yet. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the website and its content. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at upplysingar@skjalasafn.is.