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These organizations required the researchers listed on their website to either through submitted work samples and/or testing to prove competence and experience. These organizations support those they credential in case their is a problem with the research. | These organizations required the researchers listed on their website to either through submitted work samples and/or testing to prove competence and experience. These organizations support those they credential in case their is a problem with the research. | ||
==== | ==== Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents Inc (AAGRA) - Australia and New Zealand ==== | ||
Board for Certification of Genealogists<sup>®</sup> <br>P.O. Box 14291 <br>Washington, D.C. 20044 <br>United States of America<br>Website: [http://www.bcgcertification.org/ www.bcgcertification.org] <br>[ | The Secretary,<br>GPO Box 4401,<br>MELBOURNE, Victoria, 3001<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:info@aagra.asn.au info@aagra.asn.au]<br>Website: [http://www.aagra.asn.au www.aagra.asn.au]<br>[https://www.aagra.asn.au/location-2/ Online directory] | ||
*Tests and certifies genealogists in the are of Australia and Ne Zealand. Researchers listed in the directory must also agree to a [https://www.aagra.asn.au/code-of-ethics/ code of ethics]. | |||
==== Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) - International ==== | |||
Board for Certification of Genealogists<sup>®</sup> <br>P.O. Box 14291 <br>Washington, D.C. 20044 <br>United States of America<br>Website: [http://www.bcgcertification.org/ www.bcgcertification.org] <br>[https://www.bcgcertification.org/directory Online directory] | |||
*Certification results from evaluation of work samples in a portfolio submission. Those passing certification are Certified Genealogists®. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a code of ethics. | *Certification results from evaluation of work samples in a portfolio submission. Those passing certification are Certified Genealogists®. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a code of ethics. | ||
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:*We award the Certified Genealogist® credential to persons whose work meets these standards. | :*We award the Certified Genealogist® credential to persons whose work meets these standards. | ||
==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>) | ==== Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes/Institut généalogique des provinces Maritimes ==== | ||
Genealogical Institute of the Maritimes/Institut généalogique des provinces Maritimes<br>9501 Donnell Road NW<br>Edmonton, AB T6C 4C2<br>Website: [https://www.genealogicalinstitute.ca/ disasternat@gmail.com] | |||
*Tests and certifies genealogists for specialized research areas in Canada | |||
==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>) - International ==== | |||
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)<br>P.O. Box | 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>Website: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.icapgen.org] <br>[https://www.icapgen.org/professionals/ Online directory] | ||
*Accredited Genealogist® Researchers are listed in the directory have been reviewed for competency and must agree to a [https://www.icapgen.org/professional-ethics/code-of-ethics/ code of ethics]. | *Accredited Genealogist® Researchers are listed in the directory have been reviewed for competency and must agree to a [https://www.icapgen.org/professional-ethics/code-of-ethics/ code of ethics]. | ||
*The '''mission of ICAPGen''' is to advance family history/genealogy work around the world by accrediting and promoting genealogy professionals who are competent, ethical, and reliable, and to support the preservation of and access to genealogical materials. | *The '''mission of ICAPGen''' is to advance family history/genealogy work around the world by accrediting and promoting genealogy professionals who are competent, ethical, and reliable, and to support the preservation of and access to genealogical materials. | ||
====Register of Qualified Genealogists==== | |||
Register of Qualified Genealogists<br>Mailing Address:<br>49 Station Road<br> Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6EA<br>[https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/contact-rqg Contact Form]<br>[https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/resumes List of Researchers] | |||
*The [https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/ Register of Qualified Genealogists] identifies people with a high level of education in the field of genealogical practice. Those who meet demanding qualifications are accepted into this organization and may use the post-nomial (QG-Qualified Genealogist). The four [https://www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/categories-specialisms/ categories of genealogical work]; research, communication, education, and other services will point to the type of help being sought and the best helpers for the specific genealogical need. | |||
====Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen e.V.==== | |||
Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen e.V. - Association of German-speaking Professional Genealogists for German speaking countries<br>Andrea Bentschneider<br>c/o Beyond History<br>Stresemannallee 90 | |||
22529 Hamburg Germany<br>Telephone: +49 40 46777735<br>Email: [mailto:info@berufsgenealogie.net info@berufsgenealogie.net]<br>Website: [https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/ https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/]<br> | |||
[https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/members List of Members]<br> | |||
*A professional association whose members are expert genealogists that deal with the geographic regions in which German is or was spoken. | |||
*Certification includes submission of a research project and an oral exam. | |||
== Organizations Supporting Professional Genealogists == | == Organizations Supporting Professional Genealogists == | ||
The following list of organizations covers most geographical areas of interest and can connect you with genealogy researchers. | The following list of organizations covers most geographical areas of interest and can connect you with genealogy researchers. These organizations have vetted the professional genealogists listed on their websites and will mediate between you and the genealogist if any concerns arise. | ||
==== The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) ==== | ==== The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) ==== | ||
The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (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> [http://www.agra.org.uk/ Website] <br> | |||
[https://www.agra.org.uk/memberbrowse Online directory]<br> | |||
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*Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice. | *Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice. | ||
====Association of German Professional Genealogists==== | |||
Association of German Professional Genealogists<br> | |||
Stresemannallee 90<br> | |||
22529 Hamburg Germany<br> | |||
Telephone: +49 40 46777735<br>[mailto:info@berufsgenealogie.net info@berufsgenealogie.net]<br> | |||
[https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/ Website]<br> | |||
[https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/service Enquiries]<br> | |||
[https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/contact Contact Us]<br> | |||
[https://www.berufsgenealogie.net/members Members List]<br> | |||
*Every member has to take an examination on his/her general genealogical knowledge and on his/her knowledge of their specialist region before they may become a member of the association. | |||
==== 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>Website: [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>Website: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.html]<br> | ||
[https://members.apgen.org/members/directory/search_APG.php?org_id=APG Online directory] | |||
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*Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | *Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | ||
==== Accredited Genealogists Ireland (formerly the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland) AGI ==== | ==== Accredited Genealogists Ireland (formerly the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland) AGI ==== | ||
The Accredited Genealogists Ireland<br> | The Accredited Genealogists Ireland<br>[http://accreditedgenealogists.ie/contact-us/ Contact Us]<br>[http://accreditedgenealogists.ie/ Website] | ||
*Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | *Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. | ||
==== Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) ==== | ==== Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) ==== | ||
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