Record Search

United States Records Research

The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah holds millions of microfilmed County, Federal, State, City and Town records for the United States, as well as thousands of published lineage, surname and county histories. If the records are stored at the FHL, we can provide copies for you.

What do you Need - a Record Search or In-Depth Research?

Go to our list of quick searches

Following is a list of the types of records that are generally available:

Record Types

	Vital Records: Births, Marriages, Deaths
	Federal Censuses: 1790-1880, 1900-1920 (1870 and 1910 are only partially indexed, 1890 is available only for a few states). See a list of available censuses.
	State Censuses: Various Years, Various States
	Probate Records: Wills, Estates, Administrations
	Military: Colonial, Revolutionary (Service and Pension), War of 1812 (Service), WWI Draft
	Land Deeds
	Tax Records
	Court Records: Guardianship, Divorce, Bastardy
	Immigration and Naturalization
	Cemetery and Tombstone Inscriptions
	Various Church records - Baptisms, Christenings, Marriages, Burials, Confirmations
	Town, County, and State Histories
	City Directories (Most large cities' directories are available to 1935, some later.)
	Family Surname Histories
	New Records at the Family History Library
	Search the Family History Library card catalog online. Find a resource, and we will be happy to check it for you.

How to Order a Record

Step 1: Pre-Order Form

Fill out our estimate form online and include as many of the following details as possible:

Record type to be obtained,
Do you want the original record or just an abstract?,
Name of individual to be found,
Birth date for said individual or his/her approximate age during the event year,
Any other identifying information (spouse, children, occupation, etc.)
Name of the City, Town, County, or State,
FHL Call number (optional),
Your name, mailing address and e-mail address

We will contact you, acknowledge receipt of your request, and let you know if the records are available and provide an estimate of the cost to obtain the record(s).

Step 2: Order the Record

After receiving the estimate, you will be requested to pre-pay for the record online via secure server, or by check or money order in the mail. The document will be sent to you within five business days after the receipt of your payment.

Step 3: You Will Receive

A fully labeled copy of all documents,

A research calendar detailing the record sources examined,

An invoice and receipt.

Record Search Fees

The per item and hourly fees in the table below do NOT include postage or copy costs. Make sure you note the "Other Fees" ... Thanks! When you're ready to ask for an estimate, please

United States	International
Custom United States record searches from $40.00 per hour	Custom International record searches from $40.00 per hour
List of Quick Searches $34.95 each	Translations $65.00 per hour
Other Fees
Copies	$.30 each thermal $.10 each Xerox
Scans	$6.00 per order, sent to you via e-mail attachment.
Shipping and Handling	$6.00 for USPS 1st Class or Priority Envelope $12.00 for USPS Priority Box $14.00 for USPS Global Priority Envelope For "Next Day" or Express, and FedEx shipments, the fee is cost of postage plus $2.00 handling.
ProGenealogists fees are set up to be simple, streamlined and affordable. If you have a number of records to be searched, it is generally cheaper to make a list and have us do all the searches for you on an hourly basis. If you have any questions, please contact us. Learn more about Record Search services, including the types of records available and details about how to order. These rates effective on orders placed after 1 January 2008.