Here you find the user statement to be signed by researchers and journalists as a condition of access to archives and documents preserved by the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen. It was introduced by the International Commission to ensure a responsible handling of the personal data of victims of the Nazi regime.

Further information on the regulations for access can be taken from the rubrics

» Historical Research.

Here you can download the user statement as a pdf file and sign it. Please send the statement by post or mail a scan:

• User statement to get access to the archives
  » Download Statement (Pdf file)

• Procedural Rules for the International Commission / ITS May 2000
  » Download Procedural Rules (Pdf file)