Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader (Download Acrobat Reader) is required to read PDF documents linked on this page. MS Word files are also provided for the forms listed below so that you can complete them as Word documents.

PIF (Preliminary Information Forms)

for Archaeological Site:

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

for Historic District

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

for Individual Property

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

National Register of Historic Places Forms:

• National Register of Historic Places Registration Nomination Form [docx]
• NRHP 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 Forms

• Legal Notification and Ownership Form [pdf] (this form is required with all nomination submissions)
• Public Engagement for Historic Districts [pdf]
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• Historic District Public Hearing Form [pdf]
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• Architectural Survey for Historic District Nominations [pdf]

NRHP Checklist

• Register Nomination Check List  [pdf]

Photo Policy Information

• DHR NPS Photo Guidance and Policy [pdf]

Writing Style Sheet

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

Map Guidelines

• Guidelines for Maps for National Register Submission in Virginia [pdf]

Updated March 6, 2023