Research Your Family History

  • Our experienced researchers can search a range of repositories on your behalf.
  • To help us conduct an efficient search and avoid duplicating information you already have, please provide as much detail as possible, including full names, dates, places, and any other relevant information.
  • Please send your completed application form and payment to the Society via BSB. As volunteers conduct all research, please allow up to two months for your request to be processed.

Available Research Support

Face-To-Face Research Assistance
Experienced researchers are available to help weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM (closed on public holidays).

Location: History Collection Room (upstairs), Albany Public Library, 221 York Street, Albany, Western Australia, 6330
Email-Based Research Assistance
Please use the Contact Form for any initial contact or the Research Application Form to submit your more detailed research request.

Payment

Payment may be made by BSB (or via an alternative accepted method) to Albany Regional Family History Society and posted to:

Direct Deposit:
Name: Albany Regional Family History Society Inc.
Bendigo Bank  BSB: 633-000  A/number: 207 830 308
Note: Please include your name or, if you are a member, your number as the reference.

Other payment methods
Must be approved by the Researcher before any research commences.

Cost

Family history research is often a time-consuming process requiring careful examination of historical records and verification from multiple sources. Depending on the complexity of the enquiry and the availability of records, research may take several hours, weeks, or even months to ensure the information is accurate and reliable.

Fee Structure

​Members
Service Request (onsite at Library):
There are no fees for members.

Service Request (form or online):
There is a $20 fee for initial upfront support for members within the Albany Electoral Region (including the Shire of Denmark); however, this fee is waived for members outside the region. Subsequent support is charged at a rate of $20 per hour for all members.

Non-Members
Service Request (onsite at Library):
There is a $10 fee for the initial 2-hour upfront support for non-members. Subsequent support is a $10 per-hour fee for non-members.

Service Request (form or online):
There is a $30 fee for initial upfront support for non-members. Subsequent support is a $30 per-hour fee for non-members.