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'''''Searching Records.''''' To save time and avoid travel costs, you can employ a record searcher to find and review the records for you. Record searchers review only the records you instruct them to search.  
'''''Searching Records.''''' To save time and avoid travel costs, you can employ a record searcher to find and review the records for you. Record searchers review only the records you instruct them to search.  


'''''DNA Analysis.''''' Many companies offer services to test your DNA. Professional researchers can help you track down candidates for DNA testing and consultants can help you interpret your results. [[Hiring a DNA Testing Company]] provides further information.  
'''''DNA Analysis.''''' Many companies offer services to test your DNA. Professional researchers can help you track down candidates for DNA testing and consultants can help you interpret your results. [[Hiring a DNA Testing Compan[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]] provides further information.  


'''Other Services.''' Genealogists also provide a range of other services that include the following­ <br>  
'''Other Services.''' Genealogists also provide a range of other services that include the following­ <br>  
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=== '''Step 2: Obtain a List of Genealogists'''  ===
=== '''Step 2: Obtain a List of Genealogists'''  ===


Next, obtain a list of potential genealogists. The reference section in [[Hiring a Professional Researcher#Part_III:_Reference_Section|Part III of this guide]] identifies where to obtain lists of genealogists. You can also contact libraries, archives, or genealogical societies in your area.  
Next, obtain a list of potential genealogists. The reference section in [[Hiring a Professional Researcher#Part_III:_Reference_Section|Part III of this guid[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]] identifies where to obtain lists of genealogists. You can also contact libraries, archives, or genealogical societies in your area.  


=== '''Step 3: Contact Candidates'''  ===
=== '''Step 3: Contact Candidates'''  ===
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Enquiries<br>AGRA<br>14 Charterhouse Buildings<br>Goswell Road<br>LONDON<br>EC1M 7BA<br>United Kingdom<br>[http://www.agra.org.uk/contact.php Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.agra.org.uk/ www.agra.org.uk/]  
Enquiries<br>AGRA<br>14 Charterhouse Buildings<br>Goswell Road<br>LONDON<br>EC1M 7BA<br>United Kingdom<br>[http://www.agra.org.uk/contact.php Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.agra.org.uk/ www.agra.org.uk/]  


[http://www.agra.org.uk/members.php Online directory]  
[http://www.agra.org.uk/members.php Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice.  
Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice.  
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==== The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  ====
==== The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  ====


The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>United States of America<br>Web: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.html]  
The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>United States of America<br>Web: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.htm[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.apgen.org/directory/index.html Online directory]  
[http://www.apgen.org/directory/index.html Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism.  
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism.  
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==== The Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland (APGI)  ====
==== The Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland (APGI)  ====


The Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland<br>Email: [mailto:info@apgi.ie info@apgi.ie]<br>Web: [http://www.apgi.ie/ www.apgi.ie]  
The Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland<br>Email: [mailto:info@apgi.ie info@apgi.i[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]<br>Web: [http://www.apgi.ie/ www.apgi.i[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.apgi.ie/members.html Online directory]  
[http://www.apgi.ie/members.html Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory live on the island of Ireland and must adhere to a code of practice.
Researchers listed in the directory live on the island of Ireland and must adhere to a code of practice.
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==== Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents Inc (AAGRA)  ====
==== Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents Inc (AAGRA)  ====


The Secretary,<br>GPO Box 4401,<br>MELBOURNE, Victoria, 3001<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:info@aagra.asn.au info@aagra.asn.au]<br>Web: [http://www.aagra.asn.au www.aagra.asn.au]  
The Secretary,<br>GPO Box 4401,<br>MELBOURNE, Victoria, 3001<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:info@aagra.asn.au info@aagra.asn.a[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]<br>Web: [http://www.aagra.asn.au www.aagra.asn.a[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.aagra.asn.au/directory/membersearch.php Online directory]  
[http://www.aagra.asn.au/directory/membersearch.php Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics.
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics.
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==== Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)  ====
==== Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)  ====


Board for Certification of Genealogists<sup>®</sup> <br>P.O. Box 14291 <br>Washington, D.C. 20044 <br>United States of America<br>Web: [http://www.bcgcertification.org/ www.bcgcertification.org]  
Board for Certification of Genealogists<sup>®</sup> <br>P.O. Box 14291 <br>Washington, D.C. 20044 <br>United States of America<br>Web: [http://www.bcgcertification.org/ www.bcgcertification.or[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online directory]  
[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a code of ethics.
Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individual[[Category:Professional Genealogists]] must agree to a code of ethics.


==== Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG)  ====
==== Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG)  ====


Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy<br>P.O. Box 260981<br>Plano, TX 75026<br>United States of America<br>[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/contact-us/ Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/ www.forensicgenealogists.org]  
Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy<br>P.O. Box 260981<br>Plano, TX 75026<br>United States of America<br>[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/contact-us/ Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/ www.forensicgenealogists.or[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/directory/ Online directory]  
[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/directory/ Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory must agree to adhere to standards of practice and conduct.  
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to adhere to standards of practice and conduct.  
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==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)  ====
==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)  ====


International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)<br>P.O. Box&nbsp;4464<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84110-4464<br>United States of America<br>Telephone: toll-free 1-866-813-6729<br> Email: [mailto:information@icapgen.org information@icapgen.org]<br>Web: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.icapgen.org]  
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)<br>P.O. Box&nbsp;4464<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84110-4464<br>United States of America<br>Telephone: toll-free 1-866-813-6729<br> Email: [mailto:information@icapgen.org information@icapgen.or[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]<br>Web: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.icapgen.or[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


[http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/aglist Online directory]  
[http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/aglist Online director[[Category:Professional Genealogists]]  


Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics.  
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics.  


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