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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 | '''''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. | ||
'''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 | 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. | ||
=== '''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 | [http://www.agra.org.uk/members.php Online directory] | ||
Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice. | |||
Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice. | |||
==== 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 | 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] | ||
[ | [http://www.apgen.org/directory/index.html Online directory] | ||
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | ||
==== 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 | 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] | ||
[http:// | [http://www.apgi.ie/members.html Online directory] | ||
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. | 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] | ||
[http://www.aagra.asn.au/directory/membersearch.php Online directory] | [http://www.aagra.asn.au/directory/membersearch.php Online directory] | ||
Researchers listed in the directory | Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics. | ||
==== 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. | 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] | ||
[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online | [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online directory] | ||
Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals | 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. | ||
==== 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. | 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] | ||
[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/directory/ Online | [http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/directory/ Online directory] | ||
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. | ||
==== 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 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. | International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)<br>P.O. Box 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] | ||
[http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/aglist Online | [http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/aglist Online directory] | ||
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics. | Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Professional_Genealogists]] | ||