Polish Document Retrieval

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Do you need a Polish birth, marriage or death record, an old identity document, or evidence from a military or residence file? We help clients in Britain identify the right source and obtain available records from Poland.

Start by telling us who the record concerns and why you need it. That helps us distinguish a historical copy for family research from a certificate or other document required for an official purpose.

What Types of Polish Documents Can We Retrieve?

  • Birth records and certificates, together with marriage and death records.
  • Parish records and archival copies, where available.
  • Military records, identity documents and evidence of service.
  • Residence registers, passport applications and other historical administrative files.
  • Notarial, property and court documents relevant to a defined research question.

How Our Document Retrieval Process Works

  1. Share the details. Provide names, approximate dates and places, plus any supporting documents or reference numbers.
  2. Identify the source. We assess the likely archive, parish or office and the information needed to make a request.
  3. Agree the work. We explain the proposed search, the type of copy sought and the quote.
  4. Receive the result. We provide the records obtained and explain any gaps, restrictions or further steps.

Archival Copies, Certificates and Translations

The correct document depends on its intended use and the requirements of the receiving institution. Before ordering, tell us whether it is for a family tree, citizenship research or another purpose. Where appropriate, we can discuss translation of the records and any further requirements.

Access and timescales depend on the record, the institution holding it and the details available. If the exact place is unknown, an initial family history search may be needed before a document request can be made.

Start Your Document Search

Send us the details of the record you need. Include any existing scan or reference and tell us what you want to establish. We will assess the next step before you commission the research.