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Archives and Libraries

Introduction

In Greece there are several types of genealogical repositories:

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

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General State Archives of Greece (GAK)

• Genika Archeia tou Kratous (GAK or GSA))
• 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:

• 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 FamilySearch Library. The central archives of the General Archives of Greece is located at the following address:

Genika Archeia Tou Kratous (General State Archives)
Central Office
Dafnis 61, P.O. 154 52
Psychiko, Greece
Δαφνης 61, Τ.Κ. 154 52,
Ψυχικό, Ελλάδα
Tel: (01) 210-6782 200
Fax: (01) 210-6782 268