The Washington Designation of Record (PDF) is a document issued by the Washington State Archives which designates a record or set of records as having lasting value for legal, fiscal, administrative, or historical purposes. The document provides a framework for preserving and managing the record, preserving it in a form that is accessible for future use and research. The Washington Designation of Record (PDF) is used by public agencies, archives, libraries, and other institutions to select, preserve, and manage records of enduring value. There are two types of Washington Designation of Record (PDF): permanent and temporary. Permanent designation is used for records that have lasting value and are of significant importance to the history or functioning of the state. Temporary designation is used for records that have short-term value and are not likely to be needed beyond a certain period of time.