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PIF (Preliminary Information Forms)
for Archaeological Sites:
- Preliminary Information Form — Archaeological Site [pdf]
- Preliminary Information Form — Archaeological Site [docx]
for Historic Districts:
- Preliminary Information Form — Historic District [pdf]
- Preliminary Information Form — Historic District [doc]
for an Individual Property:
for Multiple Property Documentation Proposals:
- Multiple Property Documentation Project Proposal [pdf]
- Multiple Property Documentation Project Proposal [docx]
Nomination Form (the same form is used for the National Register and Virginia Landmarks Register):
Multiple Property Document (for thematic listings)
Legal Notification Form
- Legal Notification and Ownership Form [pdf] (this form is required with all nomination submissions)
Historic District Forms and Guidelines
- Public Engagement for Historic Districts (Mandatory for all District Nomindations) [pdf]
- Historic District Public Hearing Form [pdf]
- Architectural Survey for Historic District Nominations [pdf]
Nomination Preparation Checklist
Guidelines for Preparing Maps for Nominations
Photography Guidance for Nominations
Writing Style Sheet (must be followed for all nominations)