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== Professional Organizations  ==
== Professional Organizations  ==
The following list of organizations covers most geographical areas of interest and can connect you with qualified researchers.  Any concerns about research performed by a genealogist should be directed back to the organization listing the genealogist and not to FamilySearch. If you are interested in being listed on these websites, contact the organizations for information.  
The following list of organizations covers most geographical areas of interest and can connect you with qualified researchers.  Any concerns about research performed by a genealogist should be directed back to the organization listing the genealogist and not to FamilySearch. If you are interested in being listed on these websites, contact the organizations for information.  
==== The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA)  ====
Enquiries<br>AGRA<br>14 Charterhouse Buildings<br>Goswell Road<br>LONDON<br>EC1M 7BA<br>United Kingdom<br>[http://www.agra.org.uk/contact.php Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.agra.org.uk/ www.agra.org.uk/]
[http://www.agra.org.uk/members.php Online directory]
Researchers listed in the directory must abide by a code of practice.
==== The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  ====
The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>United States of America<br>Web: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.html]
[http://www.apgen.org/directory/index.html Online directory]
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism.


==== The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  ====
==== The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)  ====
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Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism.  
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism.  
==== Accredited Genealogists Ireland (formerly the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland) AGI ====
The Accredited Genealogists Ireland<br>Contact: [http://accreditedgenealogists.ie/contact-us/ accreditedgenealogists.ie/contact-us/]<br>Web: [http://accreditedgenealogists.ie/ accreditedgenealogists.ie/]
==== Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents Inc (AAGRA)  ====
The Secretary,<br>GPO Box 4401,<br>MELBOURNE, Victoria, 3001<br>Australia<br>Email: [mailto:info@aagra.asn.au info@aagra.asn.au]<br>Web: [http://www.aagra.asn.au www.aagra.asn.au]
[http://www.aagra.asn.au/directory/membersearch.php Online directory]
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of ethics.


==== Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)  ====
==== Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)  ====
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Certification results from evaluation of work samples in a portfolio submission. Those passing certification are Certified Genealogists&reg;. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a code of ethics.
Certification results from evaluation of work samples in a portfolio submission. Those passing certification are Certified Genealogists&reg;. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a code of ethics.
==== Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG)  ====
Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy<br>P.O. Box 260981<br>Plano, TX 75026<br>United States of America<br>[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/contact-us/ Contact form]<br>Web: [http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/ www.forensicgenealogists.org]
[http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/directory/ Online directory]
Researchers listed in the directory must agree to adhere to standards of practice and conduct.


==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)  ====
==== The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>)  ====