From 19th-century church records to modern government certificates, our international network and expert researchers locate every document you need—quickly and efficiently.
Our extensive network spans six countries and hundreds of archives, giving us unparalleled access to the documents you need for citizenship applications.
Vital records from government offices, hospitals, and civil registries dating back to the 1800s. We handle both modern certified copies and historical reconstructions.
Marriage certificates, licenses, and church marriage records from civil and religious authorities across multiple countries and languages.
Death records from vital statistics offices, hospitals, and funeral homes necessary to establish family lineage and citizenship transmission.
Citizenship certificates, declarations of intent, petitions, and oath records from courts and immigration offices proving naturalization status.
Baptism, confirmation, marriage, and burial records from Catholic, Protestant, and other religious institutions when civil records are unavailable.
Ship manifests, border crossing records, Ellis Island documentation, passport applications, and visa records showing immigration history.
Historical census documents showing family composition, birthplaces, and residency that help establish lineage and citizenship claims.
Service records, discharge papers, draft registrations, and pension applications that document military service and citizenship status.
Historical citizenship certificates, identity cards, passports, and other official proof of citizenship status from ancestral countries.
Speed meets accuracy. We've streamlined document collection to get you what you need fast, without sacrificing quality or authenticity.
We determine exactly what you need
Based on your family tree and citizenship pathway, we create a comprehensive list of required documents. We prioritize by importance and availability, developing a strategic plan to obtain them efficiently.
We know exactly where to look
Our team has established relationships with government offices, archives, churches, and record repositories across six countries. We know which office has jurisdiction over specific locations and time periods, saving weeks or months of trial and error.
Fast processing and delivery
We submit properly formatted requests in the appropriate language, follow up proactively, and use expedited processing whenever available. Our experience means we get documents right the first time, avoiding costly resubmissions.
Quality-checked and organized
Every document is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and authenticity before delivery to you. We organize everything systematically with clear labels and provide digital copies for your records.
While individual document timelines vary by jurisdiction, most documents are obtained within 2-6 weeks. We provide regular updates throughout the process so you always know the status of your document requests.
Experience, connections, and expertise make all the difference when searching for historical documents.
Years of building relationships with government offices, archives, churches, and record keepers give us access others don't have. We work with on-the-ground researchers in each country who understand local systems and speak the native language.
When documents are lost, destroyed, or unavailable, we know how to find alternatives. Changed surnames? Historical border shifts? Illegible records? We've solved these challenges hundreds of times and know exactly where to look next.
Our team reads and writes in Italian, German, Polish, Hungarian, Irish/Gaelic, French, and more. We submit requests in the appropriate language and can decipher historical documents in old scripts and dialects.
We've successfully retrieved thousands of documents for citizenship applications. Our success rate and speed come from experience—we know what works, what doesn't, and how to navigate bureaucratic obstacles efficiently.
We ensure every document meets government standards for citizenship applications. Proper seals, signatures, and certifications—we handle all authentication requirements including apostille services when needed.
You'll never wonder about the status of your documents. We provide regular updates, explain any delays, and keep you informed every step of the way. No surprises, just transparent progress.
These challenging situations are where our expertise truly shines. What seems impossible to most is routine for us.
Historical borders changed dramatically in Europe. Villages were absorbed into larger municipalities, renamed, or ceased to exist. We track territorial changes and know which modern archive holds historical records from defunct locations.
Example: Finding records from former Austro-Hungarian Empire territories now in multiple countries
Wars, fires, floods, and natural disasters destroyed countless archives. When primary records are gone, we find alternative sources: duplicate records held elsewhere, church registers, military records, or contemporary witness testimonies.
Example: Using military service records when civil birth certificates were destroyed in WWII
Immigrants often anglicized names. Surnames were spelled phonetically by clerks. Women's names changed with marriage. We track all variations and can prove identity despite name differences across multiple documents.
Example: Connecting "Giovanni Rossi" in Italy to "John Ross" in America with supporting evidence
19th-century documents use archaic language, old scripts (like German Fraktur or Italian cursive), and outdated terminology. Our paleography-trained researchers can read and interpret historical handwriting styles.
Example: Deciphering 1850s Polish church records written in Russian Cyrillic
Sometimes families only know a region or province, not the specific town. We use census records, immigration manifests, naturalization papers, and other clues to narrow down and ultimately pinpoint the exact birthplace.
Example: Using ship manifests to identify specific village when family only knew "somewhere in Sicily"
Some government offices are notoriously slow or simply don't respond to individual requests. Our established relationships and knowledge of proper protocols get responses where others fail. We know who to contact and exactly how to request documents.
Example: Obtaining response from Italian comune after client's six months of silence
These scenarios are exactly what we specialize in. Let us put our expertise to work on your case.
Get Expert Document HelpStop wasting time on dead ends and unanswered requests. Our team gets documents fast, accurately, and completely—so your citizenship application can move forward.
International coverage
Fast turnaround times
Native language requests
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