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Church Records Retention: Keep These 1-3 Years

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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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