The Family History Research
Service is designed for users who are unable to visit us in
person. Our enquiry team can tell you about the records we
hold and, for a fee, we can also conduct research on your
behalf. We can’t do your whole family tree but we can research
our records to find out facts in response to specific
queries.
Before you apply
What to include in your application
What does it cost?
What will you get?
Apply for research
Help
Before you apply
IMPORTANT! Does LMA have the records you
need?
Check our
London Generations database
first, to see what we hold. We can only search our own
records.
What to include in your
application
For best results:
Check first – as described above - to see if we’re likely to
hold the information you’re after. If you see a particular record
you want us to look at, refer to it in your application.Keep your
request simple and specific – keep within the stipulated character
limits, otherwise we may not see all of your enquiry. If you need
more than one piece of information, let us know which is the most
important, in case there is not enough time to find everything.
Tell us if you’ve already used other internet genealogical
resources (e.g. the International Genealogical Index).
What does it cost?
The charge for a search will be calculated at a rate of £40 per
hour. This will include charges for report writing, postage and
administration, as well as copies of up to six documents, if we
find anything of interest.
The minimum fee is for an hour’s work. You may request longer
periods (in half-hour blocks) to a maximum of two and a half hours.
Payment for online application will be via credit card or debit
card.
Click here for our terms and conditions.
What will you get?
A written report containing a listing of all the sources checked
on your behalf and a transcript or copy of the information relevant
to your particular enquiry. You should normally receive your report
within a month of your original enquiry.
We will tell you if we are unable to provide the information you
have requested or if it cannot be found within the time for which
you have paid.
Apply for research
You can apply and pay:
Online
Or by post - click below for an application form – payment by
sterling cheque with your application.
Family History Research Service application
form (92kb)
Help
If you experience technical difficulties whilst using this
online service, please
email the web
team.
Click here for
free information leaflets on some of the records held by
LMA.
For any other enquiries please
contact the LMA Enquiry Team.