Recordkeeping for government

Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) provides a range of information and tools on our website that can help you better understand government records management.

Getting started

Information for newcomers getting started in records management

About our standards framework & policies

Learn about the PROV standards framework and policies for the efficient management of public records

Standards, Policies & RDAs

Search or browse our Document Library of Standards, Policies, Retention and Disposal Authorities and more

Transferring records to PROV

Find guidance about how to transfer records to PROV

How long should records be kept?

Find guidance about retention and disposal of records

Victorian Electronic Records Strategy (VERS)

Creation, capture and preservation of digital records

Learning, resources & tools

Find our online training, tools, case studies and other resources

Research & projects

Learn about our research and development programs and projects

Events, networks & awards

Find out about government recordkeeping events

Certified suppliers & vendors

How to make your product PROV compliant

Transfers and RDA projects in 2018-19

Digital Archive Program

Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Awards

Standards Review Project