Digital images and prints

We can provide copies of records as:

  • Digital images (PDF, JPEG or TIFF)
  • Basic black and white or colour prints from digital images (A4 and A3 size)
  • High quality colour prints from digital images (A3, A2 and A1 size)

To request a copy of a record

First find the precise references for the original records you want copied using ArchivesSearch or our indexes. We can help you find the references. Email us at staterecords@sa.gov.au or phone 08 7322 7077 and we will provide you with a quote for the copies. Orders for printed copies can include both digitisation and printing charges.

Once payment is received copies are sent within 8 weeks.  We will email digital images. Prints and USB can be posted or picked up from our Research Centre during opening hours.

Self-service copying

You can take photographs of records in our Research Centre without charge using your own camera or our copying equipment provided.

You can transfer images taken using our equipment onto a USB. USBs are available for purchase.

Black and white prints from our microform in the Research Centre can be made for a cost.

Conditions for photography include not using a flash and following copyright conditions.

Fees and charges

Copying charges are proclaimed in the State Records Act Fee Notices (scroll to the bottom of the page for the link to the Fee Notices).

Application fee for copies of documents

  • Application made in person (1-10 pages) no fee
  • Application made in person (more than 10 pages) $11.10
  • Application made in writing or by telephone $11.10

Digital format – low resolution (e.g. PDF or 300dpi JPG)

  • Where a digital image already exists - no digitisation charge
  • Selected pages (1-4 pages) $8.00
  • Small item (5-20 pages) $40.00
  • Medium item (21-40 pages) $80.00
  • Large item (more than 40 pages) $118.00

Digital format – high resolution (e.g. TIFF)

  • Where a digital image already exists - no digitisation charge
  • Per image $26.75

Prints

  • Basic A4 print (black and white) $0.80
  • Basic A3 print (black and white) $2.20
  • Basic A4 print (colour) $2.05
  • Basic A3 print (colour) $4.05
  • High quality A3 print (colour) $6.90
  • High quality A2 print (colour) $13.80
  • High quality A1 print (colour) $20.90

Additional services

  • Certification of copy $0.70 per page
  • USB drive $7.50
  • Postage

Payment options

Payment can be made using debit or credit  (Visa or MasterCard) cards in the Research Centre, online or by phone.

Page last updated: 31 March 2025