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=== How To Send Payments === | === How To Send Payments === | ||
'''Writing to a Parish.''' when writing to a parish, it is a good idea to send a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 as a courtesy. Do not send a personal check, which is difficult and expensive to exchange in Europe. Cash is better since it is most easily converted to European currency, but be aware of the risks in sending it. | '''Writing to a Parish.''' when writing to a parish, it is a good idea to send a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 as a courtesy. Do not send a personal check, which is difficult and expensive to exchange in Europe. Cash is better since it is most easily converted to European currency, but be aware of the risks in sending it. | ||
'''Writing to a Civil Registration Office.''' When writing to the local civil registraiton office, it is not necessary to include money. The Polish Consulate will bill you for this service. You will be asked to send a certified check. | '''Writing to a Civil Registration Office.''' When writing to the local civil registraiton office, it is not necessary to include money. The Polish Consulate will bill you for this service. You will be asked to send a certified check. After the payment is received the document will be mailed to you. | ||
'''Writing to Government Organizations.''' When writing to the Directorate of State Archives, do not send money in your first letter. The staff will bill you for their services. You may be asked to make the check payable to the archive's account number. If you wish, you may write first to determine its fees before making a request. However, This will significantly increase the time it takes to get information. | '''Writing to Government Organizations.''' When writing to the Directorate of State Archives, do not send money in your first letter. The staff will bill you for their services. You may be asked to make the check payable to the archive's account number. If you wish, you may write first to determine its fees before making a request. However, This will significantly increase the time it takes to get information. | ||