How to Enter a Guinness Book of Records Entry

Co-authored by Lois Wade

Last Updated: October 8, 2020

If you want to enter a feat or invention or most anything, into the Guinness Book of Records, you must first fill out an entry form to see if you qualify. Entering an application for a Guinness Record is fairly easy.

Steps

1
Head to the Guinness World Records website.
2
Click on "Break A World Record".
3
Register for an account on the site.
4
Complete the Online application. You will have to have your intended record ready before this.
5
Print your completed application for your reference.
6
Wait 4-6 weeks.

Community Q&A

Question

What is the difference between a group record and a mass record?

Community Answer

A mass record is bigger than a group record. Mass is like 10,000 and group is like 100.
Question

Has anyone made a world record making preserves?

Community Answer

There is one for jam doughnut eating, but not for making jam.
Question

Could I submit for being a part of six living generations?

Community Answer

You can submit anything you like, but you need to remind yourself lots of others are doing the same thing so don't get too hopeful.
Question

Do I have to be a certain age?

Community Answer

You can be any age. In some editions of the book, there are special sections with suggestions for records for kids to break if you're still a kid.