The national archivist () of Norway is the professional and administrative manager of the National Archives of Norway and the National Archival Services of Norway. In addition, the national archivist bears direct responsibility with regard to legislation and regulations.
The position was created in 1839. Henrik Wergeland was appointed the first national archivist in 1840 and entered office in 1841. At that time, the position was limited to serving as head of the National Archives. In 1904 the position was expanded to also encompass the head of the regional state archives.
Inga Bolstad was appointed national archivist in 2014.
List of national archivists
1840–1845 Henrik Wergeland
1845–1861 Christian C. A. Lange
1861–1863 Peter Andreas Munch
1863–1896 Michael Birkeland
1896–1905 Henrik Jørgen Huitfeldt-Kaas
1905–1912 Ebbe Hertzberg
1912–1933 Kristian Brinch Koren
1933–1960 Asgaut Steinnes
1961–1964 Reidar Omang (Hallvard Trætteberg as acting national archivist, 1963–64) 1965–1982 Dagfinn Mannsåker 1983–2006 John Herstad 2006–2014 Ivar Fonnes 2014– Inga Bolstad