I'm planning my first research visit to The National Archives. What are the requirements to register for a reader's ticket, including the specific types of identification I need to bring for both proof of address and proof of name? Also, once I have my ticket, what is the process for ordering documents in advance, including any time limits or restrictions on the number of documents?
Navigate to the homepage of The National Archives (archive.cabinetoffice.gov.uk). Click on the 'Visit' link in the main navigation. From the 'Visit us' page, click on the 'Booking a visit to view our documents' link. On the 'Booking a visit to view our documents' page, click on the 'register for one link' to navigate to the reader registration page. On the 'Reader registration' page, identify and extract the requirements for reader registration, specifically the number and types of identification needed for both 'proof of address' and 'proof of name'. Navigate back to the 'Booking a visit to view our documents' page. On the 'Booking a visit to view our documents' page, locate and extract information regarding the process for ordering documents, including any advance ordering requirements, time limits, and restrictions on the number of documents (standard and bulk orders, and additional documents during a visit). Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Reader registration - Step 1' page and the 'Booking a visit to view our documents' page. The agent states that two forms of identification are required on arrival for reader registration. The agent lists at least three acceptable forms of identification for 'Proof of address' (e.g., Utility bill, Bank or building society statement, Passport with an address). The agent lists at least three acceptable forms of identification for 'Proof of name' (e.g., Driving licence, Passport, Bank or credit card). The agent states that a minimum of four working days' notice is required for advance document orders. The agent specifies that a 'standard advance document order' allows up to 12 documents plus three reserves for a one-day visit. The agent specifies that a 'bulk advance document order' allows 20-40 documents from the same series for a one-day visit. The agent states that additional documents (three at a time) can be ordered during a visit.