Document Retrieval
Expert Services by Irish Connections
Document Retrieval for Irish Citizenship & Ancestry Research
You may have done your own research and now you need to access certified documents whether for an Irish citizenship application or just for your own family history records. Whatever the reason, Irish Connections can help. Just fill out the form below and if we can help we will quote you for the cost of delivering your documents.
Understanding Irish Citizenship by Descent
Irish citizenship laws offer pathways for individuals with Irish ancestry to claim citizenship. The primary routes include:
- Parent Born in Ireland: If one of your parents was born in Ireland, you're automatically an Irish citizen, regardless of your place of birth.
- Grandparent Born in Ireland: If you were born outside Ireland but have a grandparent born in Ireland, you can become an Irish citizen by registering your birth in the Foreign Births Register .
- Great-Grandparent Born in Ireland: Citizenship through a great-grandparent is more complex. You may be eligible if your parent registered in the Foreign Births Register before your birth .
The Importance of Document Retrieval
Applying for Irish citizenship requires specific documents to prove your lineage. These typically include:
- Civil Birth Certificates: For yourself, your parent, and grandparent.
- Marriage Certificates: If applicable, for your ancestors.
- Death Certificates: If applicable, for deceased ancestors.
- Certified Copies: All documents must be official, certified copies.
Retrieving these documents can be challenging, especially when dealing with records across different countries or older documents not digitised online.
Our Document Retrieval Services
Irish Connections offers comprehensive document retrieval services tailored to your needs:
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Ancestral Document Search
Our genealogists conduct thorough searches to locate:
- Birth, Marriage, and Death Records: From civil and church archives in Ireland and the UK.
- Parish Registers: Especially useful for records prior to civil registration in 1864.
- Emigration and Immigration Records: To trace ancestral movements.
2.
Certified Document Procurement
We obtain certified copies of:
- Civil Records: Birth, marriage, and death certificates.
- Church Records: Baptismal and marriage certificates, particularly for pre-1864 events.
3.
Foreign Births Register Assistance
We guide you through the process of registering in the Foreign Births Register, ensuring all documentation meets the Department of Foreign Affairs' requirements.
Please fill out as much information on this customer assessment form below so that we can provide you with an accurate quote.