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===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
As the Evangelical Lutheran Church (''Den Danske Folkekirke'') became the official religion of Denmark after the Reformation in 1536, records not currently in use are deposited at the National Archives (''Rigsarkivet''). For information about records still held by the parish contact the local parish. Contact information can be found on the [https://www.folkekirken.dk/ Danske Folkekirken]'s website. | As the Evangelical Lutheran Church (''Den Danske Folkekirke'') became the official religion of Denmark after the Reformation in 1536, records not currently in use are deposited at the National Archives (''Rigsarkivet''). For information about records still held by the parish contact the local parish. Contact information can be found on the [https://www.folkekirken.dk/ Danske Folkekirken]'s website. | ||
==== Church Parish Offices ==== | |||
All parishes of the Lutheran church have their records that are less than 50 years old. You can write to the local parishes for information. When writing to a local parish, it is best to make your request minimal and specific. Do not send money at first. If there is a charge, you will be billed. The addresses for Danish parishes is: | |||
Kordegns kontor <br>(Name of the parish) Sogn <br>(Name of the parish) <br>Denmark | |||
It is courteous to included a self-addressed envelope. Allow four to six weeks for a response. | |||
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