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Church Records Retention: Keep These 1-3 Years

Written By: Florida Baptist

September 30, 2015

Categories: Archive, Florida Baptist Financial Services, Resources

Tags: Church Business, Church Records

The following suggested retention periods (1-3 years) are based on legal requirements as well as practical considerations:

1-Year

Meeting notices
Receiving sheets
Requisitions

3-Years

Bank reconciliations
Cash receipt records
General correspondence
Internal audit reports
Internal memos and reports
Offering envelopes
Savings bond registration record of employees

Until Utility Expires

Brochures
Promotional materials
Mailing lists
Warranty documentation

You may want to keep some records longer than suggested.

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