Due to the variety of resource material in our collections as well as limited staff resources, a personal visit is strongly encouraged.  For a fee, a preliminary research service is available for those who are unable to visit our library in person. Our research service cannot, in general, exceed 1 hour of investigation. Successful results cannot be guaranteed. 

Research Fees

Society Members	$20.00 (prepaid) per hour of research $2.00 minimum (prepaid) for family book index or catalog check for each family name
Non-Members	$30.00 (prepaid)  per hour of research $5.00 minimum (prepaid) for family book index or catalog check of each family name
Photocopying	Regular: $.30 / 11 x 17: $.45 Student Rate: Regular: $.25 / 11 x 17 $.30
Microfilm Copies	$.30 / Student Rate: $.25
Digital Cameras/Cell-phone Cameras:  -Must ask permission - $5/day members and students - $7/day nonmembers
Check or Money Orders Only, Please

For further information on our research services, or to inquire about the fees for your particular inquiry, please contact us at deinfo@dehistory.org or call the Research Library at (302) 655-7161.  For a detailed description of our genealogical resources, please refer to Delaware Genealogy: A Guide to Resources at the Historical Society of Delaware.

All inquiries are processed
in the order received.

Due to our high volume of correspondence, please expect a turn-over time of between 3 to 6 weeks after payment is received.

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