Book an appointment through our online booking system.
Opening Hours and Appointments
Morning appointments Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
10:00-12:00
Afternoon appointments Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
14:00-16:00
There are four types of appointments depending on records you wish to view and purpose of research.
- Access to Abstract Books
- Access to Lands & Names Index and Transcript Books (for legal purposes)
- Access to Lands & Names Index and Transcript Books (for historical research purposes)
- Microfilm Appointment
Customers are free to arrive at any point within the two-hour appointment slot.
Customers who require to use both Abstract Books and Index Books, should book appointments for each at the same time slot. They can move freely between rooms throughout the visit.
There is no walk-in service available for customers. Our staff will try to make an appointment on a suitable date for a return visit for customers who attend without one.
Accessibility
The building is at Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, D01 EK82. Access is via Henrietta Street or Constitution Hill entrances. The location is wheelchair accessible and toilet facilities are provided.
There are no car parking facilities available in the King’s Inn car park. There is limited pay and display parking on Henrietta Street.
Accessing Registry of Deeds Archives
Please watch our instructional video on book-handling in advance of your visit.
All personal belongings, coats, bags must be placed in a secure locker at reception on arrival.
Only pencils, paper, and electronic devices for notetaking can be brought to the Reading Rooms.
Customers must sit in their assigned seat.
Any records pre-ordered will be left on trolley or at assigned desk for customer on arrival. Stack the books neatly and carefully when ready for return, to a maximum of three high
Names Index Books can be retrieved from open shelves during your visit and do not need to be pre-ordered. Please ensure Name Books are carefully returned to the shelf in correct order before you leave.
Pre-ordering of Lands Index and Transcript Books is required. A maximum of 5 volumes can be ordered per appointment.
Pre-ordering of Abstract Books is recommended where possible. A list of up to 50 Abstract Books in chronological order can be submitted in advance of appointment.
Customers may request additional retrievals during their appointment by completing a retrieval request form and submitting it to a staff member. Retrievals will be on a first come, first served basis. It may be necessary to limit or suspend the mid-appointment retrieval service during busy periods or when staff availability is limited.