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PIF (Preliminary Information Forms)

for Archaeological Sites:

• Preliminary Information Form — Archaeological Site [pdf]
• Preliminary Information Form — Archaeological Site [docx]

for Historic Districts:

• Preliminary Information Form — Historic District [pdf]
• Preliminary Information Form — Historic District [doc]

for an Individual Property:

• Preliminary Information Form — Individual Property [pdf]
• Preliminary Information Form —Individual Property [docx]

Nomination Form (the same form is used for the National Register and Virginia Landmarks Register):

• Nomination Form [docx]
• Nomination Form Recommended for Mac [docx]

Multiple Property Document (for thematic listings)

• NRHP Multiple Property Document Form [pdf]
• NRHP Multiple Property Document Form [docx]

Legal Notification Form

• Legal Notification and Ownership Form [pdf] (this form is required with all nomination submissions)

Historic District Forms and Guidelines

• Public Engagement for Historic Districts (Mandatory for all District Nomindations) [pdf]
• Historic District Public Hearing Form [pdf]
• Architectural Survey for Historic District Nominations [pdf]

Nomination Preparation Checklist

• Register Nomination Checklist (revised 2024) [pdf]

Guidelines for Preparing Maps for Nominations

• Guidelines for Preparing Maps and Recording Geographical Information [pdf]

Photography Guidance for Nominations

• DHR NPS Photo Guidance and Policy [pdf]

Writing Style Sheet (must be followed for all nominations)

• Virginia Department of Historic Resources Writing Style Sheet [pdf]