Optional Form 24 (OF 24): Shelf File Chargeout Record (Letter Size)

Optional Form 24 (OF 24), Shelf File Chargeout Record (Letter Size), is a one-page sheet for recording files charged out from a shelf file. Its footer cites GSA Circular No. 259, and GSA hosts it in its forms library. The edition printed on the form is JANUARY 1973, which matches the current revision date of 01/1973 on GSA's page.

The sheet is printed sideways in two side-by-side sets of three columns: Identification of File, Charged To and Date Charged. A large OUT is printed down the right-hand edge.

The form prints no instructions, signature line or routing. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

Top of page 1 of Optional Form 24 (OF 24): Shelf File Chargeout Record (Letter Size), as printed by GSA

What's on OF 24

Identification of File

The first column of each set, for identifying the file charged out.

Charged To

Who the file is charged to.

Date Charged

The date the file was charged.

Two column sets

The three columns are printed twice, side by side, separated by a heavy rule.

OUT marker

A large O U T printed vertically down the right-hand edge.

Footer

OPTIONAL FORM 24, JANUARY 1973, GSA Circular No. 259 and the title SHELF FILE CHARGEOUT RECORD (Letter Size).

How to fill in OF 24

1
Identify the file
In Identification of File, enter the file being charged out.
2
Enter who it is charged to
In Charged To, enter who the file is charged to.
3
Enter the date
Enter the date in the Date Charged column.
4
Use both halves
The right half repeats the same three columns, so each sheet holds two lists of rows.

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Use and handling

Where it goes

The PDF gives no filing address, routing or instructions for where the record is kept.

Reference

The footer cites GSA Circular No. 259.

Edition

The footer prints JANUARY 1973. GSA's page lists a current revision date of 01/1973.

Notices

The PDF prints no OMB number, burden estimate or privacy notice.

Who uses OF 24?

Not named on the form
There is no signature, approval or routing line, and no instruction says which person or office completes the record.
Whoever a file is charged to
The Charged To column records who each file is charged to. The form does not say whether a person, an office or both are entered.
Letter-size shelf files
The title printed on the form is SHELF FILE CHARGEOUT RECORD (Letter Size).
Reference cited on the form
The footer prints GSA Circular No. 259. GSA's page leaves its Authority or Regulation field blank.

The form prints no instructions, so it does not say who fills it in or keeps it.

Official sources and the blank

Official GSA form page
The agency’s own page for Form OF24.
Blank PDF
The official blank form, to print or fill by hand.

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Questions about Form OF24

What does OF 24 record?

Each row identifies a file, who it is charged to and the date charged. The sheet has two sets of these three columns side by side.

Who fills out OF 24?

The form does not say. It prints no instructions, signature line or routing.

Is it Charge Out or Chargeout?

GSA's listing calls it Shelf File Charge Out Record (Letter Size). The form itself prints SHELF FILE CHARGEOUT RECORD (Letter Size).

Which edition of OF 24 is this?

The footer prints JANUARY 1973 and GSA Circular No. 259. GSA's page lists a current revision date of 01/1973.

Optional Form 24 (OF 24): Shelf File Chargeout Record (Letter Size)