Archival Research Dossiers

Investigative pathways & lineage packages

Choose a research scope tailored to your family tree goals, from initial direct-line records to complex paleographic colonial reconstructions.

Tier IFoundation Dossier
Beginner family lineage starter kit
Ideal for early ancestral discovery across direct paternal and maternal lines.
4–6 Weeks
25 Research Hours

Included Deliverables

  • Direct line reconstruction (up to 3 generations)
  • Official parish and civil registry birth acts
  • Digital high-resolution archival scans
  • Executive ancestral pedigree chart (PDF)

Archives Accessed

Parish RegistriesCivil State Archives
Tier IIMost Comprehensive
Comprehensive four-branch investigation
Exhaustive multi-generational mapping spanning all four grandparental lines.
10–14 Weeks
65 Research Hours

Included Deliverables

  • All 4 grandparent lines mapped (up to 6 generations)
  • Diocesan matrimonial dispensations and wills
  • Colonial notary protocol records and land deeds
  • Complete bound narrative family history report

Archives Accessed

Diocesan RepositoriesColonial Notary ArchivesParish Registries
Tier IIILegal & Lineage
Dual-citizenship document gathering
Certified genealogical dossier preparation for Mexican, Spanish, or Italian nationality claims.
8–12 Weeks
45 Research Hours

Included Deliverables

  • Certified archival copies with chain-of-custody verification
  • Apostille validation strategy and document checklists
  • Direct coordination with diocesan chanceries
  • Legal-genealogical concordance summary memorandum

Archives Accessed

Diocesan ChanceriesCivil RegistriesState Notary Archives
Tier IVSpecialized Paleography
Sephardic ancestry verification
In-depth crypto-Jewish and Sephardic lineage tracking through Mexican colonial tribunals.
12–16 Weeks
80 Research Hours

Included Deliverables

  • Tribunal files from Archivo General de la Nación (AGN)
  • Colonial migration passenger logs and inquisitorial trials
  • Expert paleographic transcription of archaic Spanish
  • Formal certified genealogical proof report

Archives Accessed

Archivo General de la Nación (AGN)Archivo General de Indias (AGI)Diocesan Archives

Need a bespoke archival consultation?

Every family history is unique. We examine brick walls, rare colonial records across Mexican state lines, and multi-century diaspora files on request.

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Honorarios y tarifas transparentes

Clear research tiers for your ancestral journey

Transparent investment models for Mexican and Latino genealogy. We provide direct pricing with zero hidden repository access markups.

Hourly Archival Research
Flexible Scope
Targeted investigation for specific brick walls, paleographic transcription, or initial repository indexing.
$85/ hour

10-hour minimum block

Estimated delivery: 2 to 3 weeks

Included deliverables

  • Targeted search across Archivo General de la Nación (AGN)
  • High-resolution archival scans of located entries
  • Line-by-line paleographic transcription of colonial scripts
  • Itemized log of consulted parish registers and microfilms
  • Summary report outlining discovered leads and citations
Most Requested
Milestone Retainer Dossiers
Comprehensive generational reconstruction uniting Catholic parish acts, civil registrations, and DNA genetic origins.
$1,450/ milestone

3-generation lineage or citizenship focus

Estimated delivery: 6 to 8 weeks

Included deliverables

  • Multi-generational pedigree charts (Indigenous, European, Sephardic, African)
  • Certified registry duplicates & apostille preparation
  • Bilingual synthesis book with historical context
  • Direct verification with diocesan & municipal archives
  • One-on-one video consultation with lead genealogist
Flat-Fee Document Retrieval
Specific Records
Direct physical and digital record retrieval from municipal registries (Registro Civil) and diocesan parish books.
$160/ document

Single record search across Mexican states

Estimated delivery: 10 to 14 business days

Included deliverables

  • Physical in-person repository search (Jalisco, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Puebla, etc.)
  • Official certified true-copy extraction
  • Complete bibliographic citation & folio indexing
  • High-dpi color digital scan delivery via secure vault
  • No fee charged if official record volume is missing or damaged

Direct Archive Access

Repository accession tickets and parish search tariffs are billed directly at municipal cost without surcharge.

Authenticity Guarantee

Every extraction carries complete bibliographic provenance, archival call number, and official seal reference.

Custom Inquiries

Need research across multiple dioceses or colonial court proceedings? We formulate bespoke project quotes.

* Archival permits, courier dispatches, and apostille government stamp fees are cited prior to engagement.

Archival methodology & inquiries

Tracing lineages through documented memory

Understanding Mexican civil registries, colonial diocesan archives, and genetic triangulation before commissioning an investigation.

To start an effective investigation, we need the full names of at least your parents or grandparents, estimated birth, marriage, or death dates, and their ancestral municipality or state of origin in Mexico. Even approximate decades and oral family traditions provide viable starting anchors for regional archival indexes.

Methodology note: Oral provenance anchoring

Have a complex genealogical case?

Submit your existing records for a preliminary archival feasibility assessment.