Which Research Service Matches Your Needs?
| Ask A Pro | Consultation | Mini | In-Depth | Onsite International | ||
| Hours | as ordered 1 hour minimum |
1 hour | as ordered 2 hour minimum |
4 hours | as ordered 10 hour min. |
as ordered 20 hour min. |
| Fee | $34.95+ | $59.96 | $65/hr. | $265 | $60/hr. to $65/hr. |
$65/hr.+ |
| Rush Fee | n/a | n/a | add $15/hr. | n/a | add $15/hr. | add $15/hr. |
| Other Expenses | Copies, shipping & handling | None | None | None | Copies, shipping & handling | Copies, shipping & handling |
| Scope | Simple ONE item searches we conduct regularly | Ask a professional a simple "how to" question | One on one professional help with brick wall problems or guidance at various archives | limited to post-1840 genealogy research | Any type of genealogy, family history, or historical research | Any type of International genealogy, family history, or historical research. |
| Suitable for | Searching for ONE birth, marriage or death record, land record, obituary, etc. We'll search 3 years on either side of the date you give to us. | The do-it-yourselfer. Questions like "Where can I find a ___ record?" "How can I determine ____?" | Ask any type of complicated question, send in as much information and paperwork as you like, and get help with brick-wall problems | Searching for several records on a relative who was born after 1840 and his children. | Any type of complicated research or problem solving research conducted WORLDWIDE for any time period. | Any type of complicated research that must be researched in archives outside the U.S. |
| Genealogy Research Conducted | Yes | No (Consultation Only) |
No (Consultation Only) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| List of Sources Studied | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Copies of Records | Yes | n/a | n/a | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Report | No | Yes 1-2 pages |
As Needed | Yes 2-4 pages |
Yes | Yes |
| Suggestions for Next Steps | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average Turn-Around Time | 7-10 biz days | 10-14 biz days | as scheduled | 4-6 weeks | 10-12 weeks* | 12-15 weeks* |
| How to Order |
Custom Record Searches |
Ask A Pro | Consultation | Onsite Research (ask for a free estimate) |
*Sometimes research extends beyond the average turn-around time, while waiting on responses from government agencies or agents. In these cases we will let you know.
