BECOME A RESEARCHER

Help us solve real family-history mysteries.

We are building a trusted network of careful, curious researchers. Applications are reviewed individually; submitting this form does not create an account or grant access to case files.

01 · ABOUT YOUFull name *

Email *Phone

City *State / regionCountry *

I confirm that I am at least 18 years old. *

02 · YOUR EXPERIENCEHow long have you researched family history? *

Select your experience *

Professional genealogyVolunteer researchPersonal/family researchAcademic or archival workOther

Describe your genealogy or historical research experience *

03 · RESEARCH SPECIALTIES

Select your specialties *

Census recordsVital recordsNewspapersProbate and landImmigrationMilitary recordsAfrican American genealogyAdoption and unknown parentageDNA analysisInternational research

Geographic, cultural, or historical regions you know best *

04 · DATABASES & TOOLS

Databases and resources you use *

AncestryFamilySearchMyHeritageFindmypastNewspapers.comFold3Archives and courthousesOther

Do you maintain paid research subscriptions? *

05 · DNA EXPERIENCEI have experience using DNA results for genealogy research.

06 · AVAILABILITY & CASEWORK

Cases you are interested in *

Ancestor identificationFamily line researchRecord searchesUnknown parent or grandparentDNA match investigationBiographical family stories

Cases per month *Weekly availability *

Desired compensation *

07 · RESEARCH SAMPLEDescribe a difficult family-history question you investigated, your process, sources, and conclusion. *Optional supporting samplePDF, Word, JPG, or PNG; 10 MB maximum. Do not include private client information.

08 · RESEARCH STANDARDSI will document sources, distinguish facts from possibilities, communicate uncertainty honestly, and protect confidential information. *

09 · INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Researchers are independent contractors, not employees. Assignments are offered according to experience and need; applying does not guarantee work.

I understand and agree to the independent-contractor arrangement described above. *

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Every family has a story. We find it.