Metadata Requirements for Permanent Electronic Records
This web page is intended to assist agencies with meeting metadata requirements by making available a single resource that agencies can reference to ensure that metadata accompanying transfers of permanent electronic records comply with NARA requirements. NARA will update the web page as any new regulations or bulletins about metadata are issued or updated. The spreadsheet includes the following sources that outline metadata requirements:
- NARA Bulletin 2015-04 - Metadata Guidance for the Transfer of Permanent Electronic Records
- NARA Bulletin 2025-01 - Metadata Guidance for the Transfer of Classified Electronic Records
- Electronic Record Archive (ERA) 2.0 Transfer Request Form (see ERA User Manual for instructions on filling out the form)
- Guidance to Federal Agencies on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection
Download the Metadata Requirements Spreadsheet
Note: NARA has made the Lifecycle Data Requirements Guide available on our website which describes elements that are created as part of the archival description portion of the records lifecycle. The framework applies to all descriptions of permanent archival materials written by NARA after the records have been accessioned into the holdings of the 威尼斯人娱乐场. Agencies do not need to comply with this guide.