Hello, 

I would argue that it would make sense to keep them for a time equal to how long you retained the record. Unless there is a regulation I am unfamiliar with that gives a set period of time, this would seem logical, so as to avoid a bunch of Certificates floating around.  Also, that should be long enough if someone needed/wanted to see it, they could. Can’t see a reason someone would really need to see the Certificate fifty years after the records were destroyed. 

Have a nice night, 

Jennie Dubin-Rhodin, MLS
> On May 3, 2017, at 9:07 PM, Earl Johnson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Good evening,
> 
> Just curious as to how long you are keeping Certificates of Destruction?
> I've always thought of them as permanent records but am beginning to
> rethink that.  I'm not sure they are even long-term records... I'm thinking
> they're more like  7-10 year record.  For example, what business purpose
> would a 25-year old Certificate of Destruction serve?
> 
> As usual, any and all responses are appreciated.
> 
> Thanks.
> Earl
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