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When you write to someone in Europe, send an international reply coupon (available at most large post offices) to pay for return postage. When writing to Italy, some people have had more success sending an international bank draft. | When you write to someone in Europe, send an international reply coupon (available at most large post offices) to pay for return postage. When writing to Italy, some people have had more success sending an international bank draft. | ||
'''Ruesch International bank drafts.''' An easy and inexpensive way to send money from North America to Europe is to telephone Ruesch International Financial Services at 800-424-2923. Ask for an international bank draft for the equivalent of the amount in | '''Ruesch International bank drafts.''' An easy and inexpensive way to send money from North America to Europe is to telephone Ruesch International Financial Services at 800-424-2923. Ask for an international bank draft for the equivalent of the amount in Euros. There is a service charge. Have the check made payable to the organization, the ''Ufficio di Stato Civile'' (civil registration office), or the ''Parrocchia'' (parish). Ruesch will give you a transaction number to write on your payment check. Send the payment to: | ||
*Ruesch International Financial Services <br>700 11th Street NW <br>Washington, D.C. 20001-4507 | *Ruesch International Financial Services <br>700 11th Street NW <br>Washington, D.C. 20001-4507 | ||
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'''Writing to a parish.''' When writing to a parish, it is also a good idea to send a donation of $15.00 as a courtesy. Do not send a personal check, which is difficult and expensive to exchange in Europe. Cash is most easily converted to European currency, but sending cash is always risky. | '''Writing to a parish.''' When writing to a parish, it is also a good idea to send a donation of $15.00 as a courtesy. Do not send a personal check, which is difficult and expensive to exchange in Europe. Cash is most easily converted to European currency, but sending cash is always risky. | ||
'''Writing to other offices or organizations.''' Some researchers do not send money when writing to a civil registration office, archive, or genealogical society for the first time. These organizations may prefer to bill you for their services. Some may ask you to make the check payable to their account number. If you want, you may write an institution to determine their fees before making a request. However, this will significantly increase the time it takes to get information. | '''Writing to other offices or organizations.''' Some researchers do not send money when writing to a civil registration office, archive, or genealogical society for the first time. These organizations may prefer to bill you for their services. Some may ask you to make the check payable to their account number. If you want, you may write an institution to determine their fees before making a request. However, this will significantly increase the time it takes to get information. | ||
== Checklist for Mailing a Letter to Europe == | == Checklist for Mailing a Letter to Europe == | ||