Service interministériel des Archives de France

The Service interministériel des Archives de France (SIAF) is a central agency responsible for managing, preserving, and overseeing France's national public archives. It coordinates archival policies across government departments, ensuring proper documentation retention and accessibility for research and legal purposes. SIAF also oversees the conservation of historical records, supports archival institutions, and promotes the proper handling of official documents to maintain transparency and cultural heritage. Essentially, it functions as the national authority that safeguards the administrative memory of the French state.