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The digital Archives is a public service from the National Archives of Norway. Transcribed, indexed, and original records can be searched for free. [https://digitalarkivet.no/ Digital Arckivet] | The digital Archives is a public service from the National Archives of Norway. Transcribed, indexed, and original records can be searched for free. [https://digitalarkivet.no/ Digital Arckivet] | ||
=== Regional Archives === | === Regional/Municipal Archives === | ||
In Norway there are eight regional archives and 1 Sami Archive. They serve as repositories for records of their particular areas. Records of genealogical value at regional archives include birth, marriage, and death records (church records); land records; and court records. The regional archives of Norway are open to the public. The regional archives may also have records on microfilm for areas that are not under their jurisdiction. The archives also have much of the printed genealogical material such as farm books (bygdebøker) that pertains to the area they cover. Check what hours they are open before you visit. Hours of operation are usually shorter during the summer. | In Norway there are eight regional archives and 1 Sami Archive. They serve as repositories for records of their particular areas. Records of genealogical value at regional archives include birth, marriage, and death records (church records); land records; and court records. The regional archives of Norway are open to the public. The regional archives may also have records on microfilm for areas that are not under their jurisdiction. The archives also have much of the printed genealogical material such as farm books (bygdebøker) that pertains to the area they cover. Check what hours they are open before you visit. Hours of operation are usually shorter during the summer. | ||
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