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==Introduction==
* General Archives of Greece (GAK)
* County Offices
* District Offices
* Municipal archives
* Local vital record offices
* Military archives
* Church archives
* Other libraries (public and academic)


In Greece there are several types of genealogical repositories:
=== General Archives of Greece (GAK). <br> ===


*General State Archives of Greece (GAK)
Genika Archeia tou Kratous)
*County Offices
*District Offices
*Municipal archives
*Local vital record offices
*Military archives
*Church archives
*Other libraries (public and academic)


==Archives==
Some have translated the title for this archive as the “National Historical Archives.” The Greek government collects records relating to Greek history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at general archives include:


===General State Archives of Greece (GAK)===
• Church records


*[http://arxeiomnimon.gak.gr/ '''Genika Archeia tou Kratous (GAK or GSA)''')]
• Civil registration
*[[Media:GAK - How to Navigate.pdf|'''How to Navigate the Website of the General State Archives of Greece''']]


Known as ''Genika Archeia tou Kratous''. The exact translation of this title from Greek into English is "General Archives of the State," and is referred to as the General State Archives of Greece. The Greek government collects records relating to Greek history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at general archives include:
• Passports


*Church records
• School records
*Civil registration
*Passports
*School records
*Immigration records and declaration of domicile records from the mid-nineteenth century
*Pension and marriage records of military officers
*Notarial company records
*Microfilm copies of many of the records at this archive are available at the FamilySearch Library. The central archives of the General Archives of Greece is located at the following address:
====Writing to the General State Archives of Greece====


Central Office<br>
• Immigration records and declaration of domicile records from the mid-nineteenth century
Dafnis 61, P.O. 154 52<br>
Psychiko, Greece<br>
Tel: (01) 210-6782 200<br>
Fax: (01) 210-6782 268<br>
[http://arxeiomnimon.gak.gr/ General State Archives]


The archive includes the General State Archives of Greece and its regional offices. Information on addressing the letter and a form letter in Greek, with its English translation, found in this .pdf:
• Pension and marriage records of military officers


:[[Media:Lica Catsakis Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK).pdf|'''Form Letters to the General State Archives of Greece (GAK)''']]
• Notarial company records
**Requesting Birth information
**Requesting Marriage information
**Requesting information about the family structure and death of an ancestor
**Follow up Thank You letter


====Branches of the GAK====
Microfilm copies of many of the records at this archive are available at the Family History Library. The central archives of the General Archives of Greece is located at the following address:


Branches of the General State Archives of Greece (GAK) collect records within the area they serve. These branches may include the area of a county, island, or large city. These branches are usually located in the capital of a district (Eparhia).  
Genika Archeia Tou Kratous <br>Megaron Akadimias <br>odos Eleftheriou Venizelou 28 <br>10679 Athens GREECE <br>Tel: (01) 362-7781 <br>Fax: (01) 362-7781 <br>http://gak.att.sch.gr/en/homepage.html


*A list of GAK branches with addresses, email addresses, phone and fax numbers can be found here:  [http://www.gak.gr/index.php/el/tilefona-diefthynseis '''GAK Branches''']. (Page is in Greek; right-click to translate into English).
'''Branches of the General Archives of Greece'''


===District Offices (''Eparheion'')===
Branches of the General Archives of Greece (GAK) collect records within the area they serve. These branches may include the area of a county, island, or large city. These branches are usually located in the capital of a district (Eparhia). To find out where the branch of the GAK for a particular area is located, inquiries can be sent to the central offices listed above.


Each county is further subdivided into districts (Eparhia). Various records are found in these archives. These may include duplicates of municipal records.
=== County Offices (Nomarheion) ===


===Municipal/Community Archives (''Dimotika'')===
Greece is divided into 53 counties (Nomos). Each county has an office and an archive. The archives include duplicates of some records of the municipal archives. These include copies of the male registers used for military recruitment.


Also called ''Koinotika Archeia''. In Greece each municipality or community has its own archives under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior (''Ypourgeion Esoterikon''). These are located in the town or city halls. They serve as local repositories for records pertaining to their particular areas. Among the records of genealogical value at municipal archives are the following:
=== District Offices (Eparheion) ===


*Male and Female Registers
Each county is further subdivided into districts (Eparhia). Various records are found in these archives. These may include duplicates of municipal records.
*Birth, marriage, and death records
*Town registers
*Book of Municipal Personnel
*Book of Relatives of Deceased Persons
*Family status records (oikogeneiaki katastasis)


The municipal archives of Greece are not open to the public. You may be granted special permission to search these records from the mayor or the clerk. This will vary from one archive to another.
=== Municipal/Community Archives ===


When writing to the municipal or community archives, you will not need a street address as there is only one office in each town and it is understood where this is located.<br>
Dimotika/Koinotika Archeia)
<br>
*[http://www.gak.gr/index.php/el/tilefona-diefthynseis '''Municipality (Town Hall) addresses''']<br>
**Right click on the page and choose "Translate to English.<br>


#Click on a region.
In Greece each municipality or community has its own archives under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior (Ypourgeion Esoterikon). These are located in the town or city halls. They serve as local repositories for records pertaining to their particular areas. Among the records of genealogical value at municipal archives are the following:
#Click on a prefecture.
#Click on a municipality.


====Writing to the Mayor of a Municipality====
* Birth, marriage, and death records
Information on addressing the letter and a form letter in Greek, with its English translation are found in this .pdf:
* Town registers
* Book of Municipal Personnel
* Book of Relatives of Deceased Persons
* Family status records (oikogeneiaki katastasis)


*[[Media:Lica Catsakis Form Letters to the Greek National Archives (GAK).pdf|'''Form Letters to the General State Archives of Greece (GAK)''']]
The municipal archives of Greece are not open to the public. You may be granted special permission to search these records from the mayor or the clerk. This will vary from one archive to another.
**Requesting Birth information
**Requesting Marriage information
**Requesting information about the family structure and death of an ancestor
**Follow up Thank You letter


===Local Civil Records Offices (''Ληξιαρχείο'')===
When writing to the municipal or community archives, you will not need a street address as there is only one office in each town and it is understood where this is located.


In 1925 a separate office was created for keeping vital records—records of births, marriages, and deaths. In larger cities, these offices often have their own buildings. In smaller towns they are often found in the town halls (municipal or community offices).
=== (Local) Civil Records Offices ===


The civil registry office in Athens has copies of some births, marriages, and deaths from 1859; however, the records in these offices generally begin in 1925. The first years after these offices began not every person was recorded, but later the records became more complete. For more information about these offices and their records, see [[Greece Civil Registration]].
(Lixiarheion)


===Military Archives (''Στρατιωτικα'')===
In 1925 a separate office was created for keeping vital records—records of births, marriages, and deaths. In larger cities, these offices often have their own buildings. In smaller towns they are often found in the town halls (municipal or community offices).


Military archives include various types of information, including pension, recruiting, and so on. The recruiting records are particularly valuable as they include a register of all males by year of birth. You may need to write to the recruiting office of the Ministry of Defense main office for information as to the location of these records in local archives:
The civil registry office in Athens has copies of some births, marriages, and deaths from 1859; however, the records in these offices generally begin in 1925. The first years after these offices began not every person was recorded, but later the records became more complete. For more information about these offices and their records, see the “[[Greece Civil Registration- Vital Records|Civil Registration]]” section of this outline.


:Stratologiko Grafeio <br>Ag. Paraskeuis <br>Grafeio Koinou <br>Ag. Paraskeui, Athens <br>Greece
Census records may be found at the National Statistics Service:


The Greek Government Gazette (Efimeris tis Kyverniseos) has recruiting lists with information for each person, such as birthplace, father's name, and year of being responsible for duty.  Serving in the armed forces was and still is mandatory in Greece.  All male Greek citizens, aged between 19 and 45, are required to serve in the Armed Forces.  Many issues of the Government Gazette have been microfilmed by the FamilySearch Library, and are listed under locality search - Greece, at FamilySearch.org.
Ypourgeio Esoterikon <br>Statistiki Ypiresia <br>Euaggelistrias 2 <br>Athens, GREECE


===Diocese Archives (''Αρχεία Επισκοπής'')===
=== Military Archives ===


Greek Orthodox church records of marriages are kept in bishops’ offices (episkopi). A church officer called a metropolite is over a diocese (metropolis). There are 77 dioceses in Greece. Besides these, there is an archdiocese in Athens and in Crete, and an Exarchate on Patmos. You should write any request for information directly to the metropolite of the local diocese. For best results, keep the request simple. See [[Greece Church Records]]. The address for the archdiocese in Athens is:
(Stratiotika Arheia)


:Greek Orthodox Archdiocese <br>21 Agias Filotheis Street <br>Athens <br>Greece
Military archives include various types of information, including pension, recruiting, and so on. The recruiting records are particularly valuable as they include a register of all males by year of birth. You may need to write to the recruiting office of the Ministry of Defense main office for information as to the location of these records in local archives:


For addresses to other dioceses, you do not need a street address. Addressing the letter to the city where the diocese is located will be sufficient. See [[Greece Gazetteers]] and [[Greece Genealogy]] for more information.
Stratologiko Grafeio <br>Ag. Paraskeuis <br>Grafeio Koinou <br>Ag. Paraskeui, Athens <br>GREECE


====Form Letter====
=== Diocese Archives ===
Information on addressing the letter and a form letter in Greek, with its English translation are found in this .pdf:<br>
*[[Media:Lica Catsakis Form Letter to a Diocese.pdf|'''Form Letter to a Diocese''']]
**Asking for a Marriage record
**Follow up Thank You letter


==Libraries==
(Iera Mitropolis)


Some of the sources you will want to use are also available in major libraries in Greece and in other countries. Contact these libraries and ask about their collections, hours, services, and fees.  
Greek Orthodox church records of marriages are kept in bishops’ offices (episkopi). A church officer called a metropolite is over a diocese (mitropolis). There are 77 dioceses in Greece. Besides these, there is an archdiocese in Athens and in Crete, and an Exarchate on Patmos. You should write any request for information directly to the metropolite of the local diocese. For best results, keep the request simple. See the “[[Greece Church Records|Church Records]]” section of this outline. The address for the archdiocese in Athens is:


:National Library of Greece <br>Odos Eleftheriou Venizelou <br>Athens <br>Greece
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese <br>21 Agias Filotheis Street <br>Athens <br>GREECE


The National Library has a collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers.
For addresses to other dioceses, you do not need a street address. Addressing the letter to the city where the diocese is located will be sufficient. See the “[[Greece Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]” and “[[Greece Genealogy|Genealogy]]” sections of this outline for more information.
<br>
 
=== Other Libraries ===
 
Some of the sources you will want to use are also available in major libraries in Greece and in other countries. Contact these libraries and ask about their collections, hours, services, and fees.


*[http://anemi.lib.uoc.gr/ Digital Library of Modern Greek Studies, Anemi (Greek Almanac of 1837)]
National Library of Greece <br>Odos Eleftheriou Venizelou <br>Athens <br>GREECE


The National Library has a collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers.


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Revision as of 11:13, 24 January 2008

In Greece there are several types of genealogical repositories:

  • General Archives of Greece (GAK)
  • County Offices
  • District Offices
  • Municipal archives
  • Local vital record offices
  • Military archives
  • Church archives
  • Other libraries (public and academic)

General Archives of Greece (GAK).
[edit | edit source]

Genika Archeia tou Kratous)

Some have translated the title for this archive as the “National Historical Archives.” The Greek government collects records relating to Greek history, culture, and people. Records of genealogical value at general archives include:

• Church records

• Civil registration

• Passports

• School records

• Immigration records and declaration of domicile records from the mid-nineteenth century

• Pension and marriage records of military officers

• Notarial company records

Microfilm copies of many of the records at this archive are available at the Family History Library. The central archives of the General Archives of Greece is located at the following address:

Genika Archeia Tou Kratous
Megaron Akadimias
odos Eleftheriou Venizelou 28
10679 Athens GREECE
Tel: (01) 362-7781
Fax: (01) 362-7781
http://gak.att.sch.gr/en/homepage.html

Branches of the General Archives of Greece

Branches of the General Archives of Greece (GAK) collect records within the area they serve. These branches may include the area of a county, island, or large city. These branches are usually located in the capital of a district (Eparhia). To find out where the branch of the GAK for a particular area is located, inquiries can be sent to the central offices listed above.

County Offices (Nomarheion)[edit | edit source]

Greece is divided into 53 counties (Nomos). Each county has an office and an archive. The archives include duplicates of some records of the municipal archives. These include copies of the male registers used for military recruitment.

District Offices (Eparheion)[edit | edit source]

Each county is further subdivided into districts (Eparhia). Various records are found in these archives. These may include duplicates of municipal records.

Municipal/Community Archives[edit | edit source]

Dimotika/Koinotika Archeia)

In Greece each municipality or community has its own archives under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Interior (Ypourgeion Esoterikon). These are located in the town or city halls. They serve as local repositories for records pertaining to their particular areas. Among the records of genealogical value at municipal archives are the following:

  • Birth, marriage, and death records
  • Town registers
  • Book of Municipal Personnel
  • Book of Relatives of Deceased Persons
  • Family status records (oikogeneiaki katastasis)

The municipal archives of Greece are not open to the public. You may be granted special permission to search these records from the mayor or the clerk. This will vary from one archive to another.

When writing to the municipal or community archives, you will not need a street address as there is only one office in each town and it is understood where this is located.

(Local) Civil Records Offices[edit | edit source]

(Lixiarheion)

In 1925 a separate office was created for keeping vital records—records of births, marriages, and deaths. In larger cities, these offices often have their own buildings. In smaller towns they are often found in the town halls (municipal or community offices).

The civil registry office in Athens has copies of some births, marriages, and deaths from 1859; however, the records in these offices generally begin in 1925. The first years after these offices began not every person was recorded, but later the records became more complete. For more information about these offices and their records, see the “Civil Registration” section of this outline.

Census records may be found at the National Statistics Service:

Ypourgeio Esoterikon
Statistiki Ypiresia
Euaggelistrias 2
Athens, GREECE

Military Archives[edit | edit source]

(Stratiotika Arheia)

Military archives include various types of information, including pension, recruiting, and so on. The recruiting records are particularly valuable as they include a register of all males by year of birth. You may need to write to the recruiting office of the Ministry of Defense main office for information as to the location of these records in local archives:

Stratologiko Grafeio
Ag. Paraskeuis
Grafeio Koinou
Ag. Paraskeui, Athens
GREECE

Diocese Archives[edit | edit source]

(Iera Mitropolis)

Greek Orthodox church records of marriages are kept in bishops’ offices (episkopi). A church officer called a metropolite is over a diocese (mitropolis). There are 77 dioceses in Greece. Besides these, there is an archdiocese in Athens and in Crete, and an Exarchate on Patmos. You should write any request for information directly to the metropolite of the local diocese. For best results, keep the request simple. See the “Church Records” section of this outline. The address for the archdiocese in Athens is:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
21 Agias Filotheis Street
Athens
GREECE

For addresses to other dioceses, you do not need a street address. Addressing the letter to the city where the diocese is located will be sufficient. See the “Gazetteers” and “Genealogy” sections of this outline for more information.

Other Libraries[edit | edit source]

Some of the sources you will want to use are also available in major libraries in Greece and in other countries. Contact these libraries and ask about their collections, hours, services, and fees.

National Library of Greece
Odos Eleftheriou Venizelou
Athens
GREECE

The National Library has a collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers.

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