×
Search this website for:
Brochure cover

The IPN Archive brochure

The Archive of the Institute of National Remembrance collects, elaborates on, and discloses materials related to the history of the Polish Nation between 1917 and 1990, i.e. mainly under German and Soviet occupation, and during the communist period. The Institute’s collection contains files acquired from the communist organs of repression and documents of the Second World War occupational authorities. They are now accessible to the victims of repression, journalists, researchers and public institutions. The IPN’s archival resources amount to over 91 km of files. More Information about the IPN Archive is included in the attached brochure (PDF file).

Download the PDF

Access to documents for the purpose of performing statutory responsibilities

Application for access to documents for the purpose of performing statutory responsibilities

pursuant to Article 36 (1)(1) of the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance of 18 December 1998 (consolidated text as of 28 January 2021, Journal of Laws of 2021, item 177)

State administration entities, law enforcement agencies or other bodies, institutions or associations which specify their legal interest are entitled to apply, as well as any person demanded by administration or judicial authority to submit the documents required for the purpose of proceedings before that authority. Private citizens must attach a document confirming that such proceedings are conducted.

Applications for the discovery of evidence for requirements listed in Articles 2 and 3 of the 20 March 2015 Act on members of anti-communist opposition and people persecuted for political reasons are also processed under the procedure under Article 36 (1)(1) of the Act on the Institute of National Remembrance.


Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up for a fresh look at history: stay up to date with the latest events, get new texts by our researchers, follow the IPN’s projects