Service for users

We will gladly accept your written inquiries via the contact address Landesarchiv@llv.li . In many cases however an inquiry cannot replace a personal visit to the State Archives. In addition, only small pieces of information are possible in this way, for example, whether documents on a topic are available in our archive. 

Not all documents are freely accessible, as there are different interests to consider such as official secrecy, protection of personality and copyright. Already published documents such as state parliament minutes, reports and applications to the government or newspapers are freely usable. According to Archive Law subject files have a retention period of 30 years and for personal files of 80 years. However, it is possible to shorten the retention periods by means of application:

On request, we can make digital copies of archival materials for you. In addition, a photocopier is available on site. Copies and digital copies are subject to a fee. 

For the use of AV media, please fill out the consent form. 

Since the diversity of the country cannot be reflected by state documents alone and the history of Liechtenstein encompasses more than mere administrative action, we are always interested in private evidence and proof. In this way, we can ensure the broadest possible tradition of the past and present. 

In principle, we are interested in anything that helps document the history of Liechtenstein for later generations. This can be documents, photographs or films. All of this adds essential facets to the state archives and thus contributes to a more diverse and also more true-to-life historical record. 

We are happy to accept your private archives as donations. The modalities for the transfer, copyrights and accessibility are regulated in donation contracts. The donors or their authorized representatives have the right to inspect their own records at any time. Legally and in terms of conservation, private archives are are treated equal with state archives.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Preservation for advice. It is important to us to protect historically and legally relevant records from destruction. Especially after deaths, in the case of apartment liquidations, unfavorable storage conditions or simply a lack of space, valuable records such as documents, photos or films run the risk of being deemed unimportant and destroyed. 

The brochure "Recommendations for Private Archives" contains further information:

The tasks and actions of the Liechtenstein National Archives are guided by the Archives Act of 1997 and the Ordinance on the Use of the Liechtenstein National Archives.