National Archives at St. Louis

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)

The "New" NPRC

In May 2011, the NPRC completed construction of its new facility, located at 1 Archives Drive, St. Louis, MO. The Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero, formally "opened" the building in a special dedication ceremony that took place on October 15, 2011.

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Mission and History:

Personnel Records, Quick Find:

MILITARY PERSONNEL RECORDS
If the veteran separated from military service before 1952 If the veteran separated from military service after 1951
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL RECORDS
If the Federal civil servant's employment ended before 1952 If the Federal civil servant's employment ended after 1951

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) is one of the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) largest operations. We are the central repository of personnel-related records for both the military and civil services of the United States Government. Our mission is to provide world class service to government agencies, military veterans and their family members, former civilian Federal employees, and the general public.

The NPRC, as it exists today, is the product of several previous operations. Today's organization is the embodiment of NARA's policy that places all inactive Federal personnel records, both military and civilian, in the custody of a single administrative unit. The history of the NPRC is a rich and varied story whose roots are interwoven in the fabric of the post-World War II American Experience.

Learn more about the history of the NPRC

NPRC Records Holdings, Overview:

ARCHIVAL RECORDS FEDERAL RECORDS
Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) from all service branches for veterans with a discharge date of 1951 or prior* Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF) from all service branches for veterans with a discharge date of 1951 or after*
Records of Persons of Exceptional Prominence (PEP): military personnel files of Presidents, members of Congress and the Supreme Court; famous military leaders; decorated heroes; celebrities; and other cultural figures who served in the military Military health and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans, retirees and military family members treated at military service medical facilities
Official Personnel Folders (OPF) of former Federal civil servants whose employment ended prior to 1952 Official Personnel Folders (OPF) of former Federal civil servants whose employment ended after 1951
Organizational, Auxiliary and Other records pertaining to individual military and civilian service with the government of the United States - includes Selective Service Records Employee Medical Folders (EMF) of former Federal civilian employees

* Records are accessioned into the National Archives, and become archival, 62 years after the service member's separation from the military. This is a rolling date; hence, the current year, 2013, minus 62 years is 1951. Records with a discharge date of 1951 or prior are archival and are open to the public. Records with a discharge date of 1951 or after are non-archival and are maintained under the Federal Records Center program. Non-archival records are subject to access restrictions.

Location:

National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, MO 63138

Telephone: 314-801-0800
Fax: 314-801-9195
E-mail: MPR.center@nara.gov

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Directions

Directions
The National Personnel Records center (NPRC) is located at 1 Archives Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63138 in suburban North St. Louis County, near the intersection of U.S. 367 and Interstate 270.

From Lambert St. Louis International Airport, take I-270 East, exit left onto Bellefontaine Road, and take the first left onto Dunn Road. The NPRC will be on your right, at 1 Archives Drive. The Guard at the gate will provide further information about parking and building entry. Our Research Rooms are located on the first floor.

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