This document contains all the important information needed to prepare you on the road to gathering and submitting your evidence.

It includes information regarding witnesses, timekeepers, stewards and the use of log books.  It also has guidance for producing better video and photographic evidence.

A cover letter is required for ALL records. This is your opportunity to provide Guinness World Records with a clear overview of your record attempt. It’s a final summary before submitting your evidence, as it will provide a road map for our records management team when evaluating the accompanying evidence.

Every record attempt requires a minimum of two witnesses. Witnesses must complete this statement.

Records involving timeframes or based on speed will require timekeepers to be present. Timekeepers must complete these statements

For mass participation records we require stewards to supervise groups of up to 50 participants. Stewards must complete these statements.

This template is for “longest marathon” records only. Any other records that require logbooks will require you to create your own.

This template is to be filled out whilst the assessment and count of a collection is made. It ensures all the key details relating to each item are logged. Please fill out this document in full when attempting a collection record.

For animal-based record attempts, qualified veterinarians must check that the animal is healthy and old enough to participate. The attending veterinarian must fill out this form in full. Examples of how a completed form should look can be found here.