Research Rates

General Research Rate

The general research rate is $75.00 per hour.

• This rate includes five (5) free copies of relevant material found.
• Additional copies are 75 cents each.

Target Search Rate: Vital Record Certificates (genealogical copies)

1. If specific date is known:
   • New York State certificates: $45 each
   • New York City certificates: $25 each
2. Searching by name or year for both New York State and New York City (regardless of search result):
   • 10-year search: $20 plus cost of certificate
   • 20-year search: $30 plus cost of certificate
   • 30-year search: $40 plus cost of certificate
   • 31 years and up: $50 plus cost of certificate

Target Search Rate: City Directories (New York City and other large U.S. cities)

• 10-year search: $20
• 20-year search: $30
• 30-year search: $40
• 31 years and up: $50

Additional costs

Additional costs for transportation and incidentals will be agreed upon prior to commencement of research project.