Research Services

Extended Research

• • Extended Research is available for members at $25.00 per hour and for non members at $40.00 per hour which includes some copying and postal charges. An estimate of costs can be provided.
  • Members who live further than 100km from Melbourne can have two hours free research per year, which includes some copying and postal charges.
  • A request for Extended Research can be made by post, email or personal appointment. Please provide membership number and contact details.
  • Payment for Extended Research must be in advance by cash, cheque or credit card (Master Card, Visa). Credit cards may be used through the online shop
  • Requests will be answered in order of receipt.

Victorian Probate Papers and Inquests:

• • Victorian probate papers 1841-2002 (Index and images available free online to 1925 at PROV website)
  • Victorian inquest papers 1840-1985
  • We will obtain copies of these papers from the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)
  • Members price $30.00
  • Non members $43.00. See our secure online shop

Consultations

An appointment can be made for one hour with a research consultant. The cost for members is $25.00 per hour and for non members $40.00 per hour.

Look up service for non members

This includes looking up an index or a record taking no longer than 15 minutes and includes four prints and postage. Payment of $20.00 must be paid advance. Credit cards may be used through the online shop

Transcription and translation of documents:

17th and 18th century documents (e.g. wills, deeds and marriage licences) can be transcribed. Latin translations are also available. An estimate of costs can be provided. The cost for members is $25.00 per hour and for non members $40.00 per hour.

If you have any questions regarding our family history research services please email Research Services

Payment for Research Services is required in advance in Australian currency; cheque, bank draft or credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Please give your membership number (where applicable) and include contact details.

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