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*'''Check if records are available on-line.<br>'''There is a great amount of records available online. Main pages are:<br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927187 FamilySearch] - Catholic records from 4 dioceses (Radom, Częstochowa, Lublin and Gliwice)<br>[http://szukajwarchiwach.pl/ Szukaj w Archiwach] - instructions [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/a/af/Polish_State_Archives.pdf here]<br>[http://metryki.genealodzy.pl/ Metryki] | *'''Check if records are available on-line.<br>'''There is a great amount of records available online. Main pages are:<br>[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927187 FamilySearch] - Catholic records from 4 dioceses (Radom, Częstochowa, Lublin and Gliwice)<br>[http://szukajwarchiwach.pl/ Szukaj w Archiwach] - instructions [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/a/af/Polish_State_Archives.pdf here]<br>[http://metryki.genealodzy.pl/ Metryki] | ||
== | == Archives,offices and parishes == | ||
=== State Archives === | === State Archives === | ||
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Copy of cetrificate (without legal force) - 5 zl (ca 1,5 USD)<br>Shortended transcript of certificate - 22 zl (ca 7 USD)<br>Full transcript of certificate - 33 zl (ca 10 USD) | Copy of cetrificate (without legal force) - 5 zl (ca 1,5 USD)<br>Shortended transcript of certificate - 22 zl (ca 7 USD)<br>Full transcript of certificate - 33 zl (ca 10 USD) | ||
There is also an option that records can be send to the nearest Polish consulate in your country and you will be notified to make payment in your local currency. This way is more expensive.<br> | There is also an option that records can be send to the nearest Polish consulate in your country and you will be notified to make payment in your local currency. This way is more expensive.<br> | ||
=== Parishes === | === Parishes === | ||
The results of writing to parishes can vary greatly. You may get a great deal of information, or you may get no answer at all. Some clergy are willing and able to provide considerable information, while others are not.<br>You can include some small note (eg. 10-20 USD) in the envelope. It can increase a chance to get response but remember - no warranty. | The results of writing to parishes can vary greatly. You may get a great deal of information, or you may get no answer at all. Some clergy are willing and able to provide considerable information, while others are not.<br>You can include some small note (eg. 10-20 USD) in the envelope. It can increase a chance to get response but remember - no warranty. | ||
[http://www.usc.pl/parafie Here] you can find address of Roman-catholic parish. (Note: you need to use Polist letters to get results). | [http://www.usc.pl/parafie Here] you can find address of Roman-catholic parish. (Note: you need to use Polist letters to get results). | ||
Remember that in some cities are more that one parish. Usually you need to determine the oldest one where interesting recordscan be kept. | Remember that in some cities are more that one parish. Usually you need to determine the oldest one where interesting recordscan be kept. | ||
=== Church archives === | === Church archives === | ||
First of all: great part of records kept in cathilic church archives in Poland is microfilmed and records can be ordered to your nearest Family History Center. Before you write to church archive please try to define if records are kept in other places. | First of all: great part of records kept in cathilic church archives in Poland is microfilmed and records can be ordered to your nearest Family History Center. Before you write to church archive please try to define if records are kept in other places. | ||
Each church archive has its own rules: | Each church archive has its own rules: | ||
*Some provides research and some not. | *Some provides research and some not. | ||
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*Some church archives do not use computers and e-mails. | *Some church archives do not use computers and e-mails. | ||
Please don't include any money in the envelope, especially if you are not sure if archive provide services. | Please don't include any money in the envelope, especially if you are not sure if archive provide services. | ||
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