Why Many Families Prefer Offering the Certificate First
Half the joy of a custom family history book is opening the shoebox of old family photographs with your parents or grandparents after they unwrap the certificate—hearing which portrait shows Great-Uncle Arthur and which wedding photo was taken in 1948.
Because we still complete the 48-hour archival feasibility check before issuing the certificate, your certificate names the specific family branches and archives that will be explored.
How the 48-Hour Certificate Works
- 1. Request the free study today. Tell us the recipient’s name, the occasion date, and a few family names. Within 48 hours we confirm feasibility and the firm price ($590 or $1,690).
- 2. Present the numbered certificate on the day. Upon commissioning, you receive a high-resolution typeset certificate named for your recipient, ready to print on heavy paper and place in an envelope.
- 3. Research, writing, and hardcover delivery. After the celebration, we gather any family photos you wish to include, complete the research and three review rounds, and ship the bound book.
What Every Commission Includes
- Complimentary 48-hour feasibility study: Before you pay a dollar, we verify what the US and European archives contain for your family and send a written chapter plan and firm quote.
- Primary-source archival research: US Federal Censuses, passenger arrival manifests, military draft and service files, and European civil and parish registers.
- Custom literary narrative & hardcover binding: Choose either the Ancestor Portrait (from $590, 28 to 40 pages) or the Lineage Edition (from $1,690, 45 to 70 pages), delivered with tracked air shipping to the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
01How long is a Commissioning Certificate valid?
Your family has a full 12 months from the date of issue to begin or complete the photo collection and proofreading at a comfortable pace.