Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) letter or resume writing; (2) document editing or proofreading; (3) typing, word processing, or desktop publishing; and (4) stenography (except court reporting or stenotype recording), transcription, and other secretarial services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 561410 - Document Preparation Services are:
- Proofreading services
- Desktop publishing services (i.e., document preparation services)
- Secretarial services
- Technical editing services
- Editing services
- Transcription services
- Radio transcription services
- Resume writing services
- Word processing services
- Letter writing services
- Document transcription services
- Typing services
- Dictation services
- Document preparation services
- Stenographic services (except court or stenographic reporting)
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Document Preparation Services in the US (56141)
Revenue 2025
$6.3bn
Growth 2025
1.65%
Key Trends
Industry operators have become increasingly reliant on computer technology to facilitate their work
Nationwide adoption of VRT and OCR products has slowed demand for manual transcription services
Since enterprises are increasing at a slower rate, total employment is also expected to rise at a more modest rate
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 561410 - Document Preparation Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing document copying services in combination with printing services, with or without a range of other office support services, and establishments known as quick or digital printers--are classified in U.S. Industry 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books).
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NAICS Cross Reference
Performing prepress and postpress services in support of printing activities--are classified in Industry 323120, Support Activities for Printing;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing document translation services--are classified in Industry 541930, Translation and Interpretation Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Photocopying, duplicating, and other document copying services, with or without a range of other office support services (except printing)--are classified in U.S. Industry 561439, Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops); and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing verbatim reporting and stenotype recording of live legal proceedings and transcribing subsequent recorded materials--are classified in U.S. Industry 561492, Court Reporting and Stenotype Services;
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NAICS Hierarchy 561410 - Document Preparation Services
NAICS Code 561410 - Document Preparation Services sits in the 2-digit Document Preparation Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 56
Sector Title: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5611 Office Administrative Services
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56111 Office Administrative Services
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5612 Facilities Support Services
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56121 Facilities Support Services
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5613 Employment Services
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56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
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56132 Temporary Help Services
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56133 Professional Employer Organizations
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5614 Business Support Services
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56141 Document Preparation Services
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56142 Telephone Call Centers
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56143 Business Service Centers
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56144 Collection Agencies
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56145 Credit Bureaus
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56149 Other Business Support Services
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5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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56151 Travel Agencies
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56152 Tour Operators
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56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
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5616 Investigation and Security Services
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56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
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56162 Security Systems Services
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5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
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56172 Janitorial Services
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56173 Landscaping Services
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56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
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56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
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5619 Other Support Services
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56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
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56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
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56199 All Other Support Services
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5621 Waste Collection
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56211 Waste Collection
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5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
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5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
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56291 Remediation Services
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56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
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56299 All Other Waste Management Services
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 561410 - Document Preparation Services.
- Document Management Services in the US OD5044
- Document Digitization Services in the US OD6285
- Editorial Services in the US OD6290
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