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Subject: Photocopies of these records from the Family History Library
Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 09:36:56 EDT

Good morning lists,

I received this important info this morning & it is very helpful in
saving money & getting photocopies of birth, death certificates &
other records!

Gail is referring to records in NYC area in this case but I'm sure
this method could be used to get records from other places that
charge an arm & leg for these type of records.

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Betty,


Here is a copy of instructions that I previously saved...they are well
written, with additions that I added....


If you don't need certified copies of these records, are looking to save
money, and can navigate the Family History Library Microfilm Catalog, I STRONGLY
recommend that you order photocopies of these records directly from the Family
History Library in Salt Lake City. The cost is $2.00 per photocopy, with a
minimum $4 order, as opposed to $6.00 for certified copies from the NYC Municipal
Archives if the certificate number is provided, or $15.00 from the archives
if the certificate number is not known.


First download and print the photocopy order form found on the library tab,
education tab on the FHL website.... www.Familysearch.org

the second bullet is Family History library publications. The form is called
Requests for Photocopies - Census, Books, Microfilm, or Microfiche. Click on
the name of the form and it will open the PDF version of the form which can be
printed and filled out.


Then search their library catalog for the microfilm number corresponding to
the record type, borough, year and certificate number you're looking for.
Complete the photocopy order form, include payment [check, money order, credit
card], and mail....or fill in credit card info and FAX it. Response time is about
3-5 weeks. Photocopy quality is very good for the most part. Service is
excellent.


You can order copies of no more than 8 documents at a time for a total cost
of $16.00. If you ordered them from the Municipal Archives [so long as you
provide the certificate number] the cost would be $48.00.


I've placed an order every 2 weeks. I am willing to order a copy of a record
for possible relatives when the cost is only $2.00. I've filled in a number of
holes in my research in the last couple of months using multiple indexes and
the FHL library microfilm catalog.


Gail Jorgensen

California


If you have any questions please contact Gail!

Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

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