Research Request
Thank you for filling out a research request form. We encourage the use of the form to streamline requests and assist you efficiently.
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What is the nature of your inquiry?
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This request is on behalf of a body of the PCC (including congregations, presbyteries, and ministers)
Request for baptism, marriage, and burial records
Other
Do you have evidence (e.g. census records) that the record you are looking for was issued through a congregation of The Presbyterian Church in Canada?
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NOTE: In 1925, three-quarters of The Presbyterian Church in Canada became The United Church of Canada. Records of those congregations remain with the United Church Archives.
Is your request related to a citizenship application?
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ATTENTION: In order for us to assist you, the request must be specific to a geographic area, i.e. Kingston, Ontario - however, for larger cities such as Toronto, an intersection or neighborhood is necessary for us to conduct research on your behalf.
Multi-Choice Request for baptism, marriage, and burial records
Baptism
Marriage
Burial
Other
Required Information for MARRIAGE records: Spouses' first and last name prior to marriage; marriage date (within 5 years); location (town/city); congregation (if known).
Marriage records less than 75 years old are restricted. Individuals may access their own record, or next of kin may access those of a deceased person.
Required Information for BAPTISM records: Name(s) at the time of baptism; birth date estimate; parents' names; province; congregation and/or city.
Baptismal records less than 100 years old are restricted. Individuals may access their own record, or next of kin may access those of a deceased person.
Required Information for BURIAL records: First and last name; date of death (within 5 years); location (town/city); congregation (if known).
Burial records less than 50 years old are restricted. An individual may access a next of kin's record.
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Relevant accession numbers (see Finding Aids on our research page)
Are you an Indigenous researcher, group, or individual working on behalf of an Indigenous organization?
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If we are able to complete your request, there is a $25 CAD (+13% tax) research fee, in addition to a $35 CAD (+13% tax) register copy fee, if an entry is found.
Research is limited to a maximum of one hour, per researcher. If further research is required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to schedule an appointment or hire a local researcher.
The research fee is waived for Indigenous researchers, groups, or individuals working on behalf of an Indigenous organization.
If we are able to complete your request, there is a $25 CAD (+13% tax) per hour fee, paid at completion.
Research is limited to a maximum of two hours. If further research is required, it is the responsibility of the researcher to schedule an appointment or hire a local researcher.
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