We sort, label, scan and index physical and digital documents. We produce contents sheets, storage maps and well-named file sets. We do not read documents for legal meaning, draft, interpret, certify, witness or submit any documents, and we do not conduct dealings with any institution on a family's behalf. Items requiring professional input are noted and referred to the appropriate type of qualified professional in writing.
No. Part of what the First Sorting Appointment produces is a list of items that appear to be missing from a sequence, along with which office issues each of them. Many families come to us precisely because they are not sure what they have and what they still need to obtain.
The First Sorting Appointment is two hours. The Institutional Records Pack Preparation typically takes three to four weeks depending on the volume and condition of the papers. The Records Continuity Programme runs for twelve months with four scheduled reviews during that period.
Yes. Some families engage us well in advance to bring order to papers while there is time to do it carefully. The Records Continuity Programme is particularly suited to families who want to keep records current over a number of years so that whenever the need arises, the set is already organised.
The checklist covers categories of documents that institutions commonly ask families to produce. It is general information, not a statement of what any particular family is required to provide — requirements differ by institution and by individual circumstances. We sort your papers against the checklist and note clearly which items you have and which appear to be absent.
The encrypted digital copy is held by the family. Archivum does not retain copies of your documents after a project is complete. The physical papers remain in your custody throughout and are returned in their labelled boxes at the end of the appointment.
The First Sorting Appointment is RM 500. The Institutional Records Pack Preparation is RM 1,980 per project. The Records Continuity Programme is RM 4,350 for twelve months. Payment terms and schedules are confirmed at the time of engagement. Please contact us to discuss your situation and we will outline what applies.
