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We charge $5.00 each for "quick lookups"—copies of certificates and other records when you provide index information and a little bit less for directory or index lookups.Payment becomes due after we email to let you know that we've found the records that you requested, and we wait until we receive payment before sending out digital (JPG format) and paper copies of the records.

If you use PayPal during the day, we'll almost always email the JPGs by evening; if you use PayPal in the evening, you'll hear from us the next morning. If you send us a check, we'll send you the JPGs after we receive your envelope. Copies usually go out the same or next day. Payment options are summarized below.

 PayPal

This button will take you to a page that will let you send us payment quickly and easily, even if you don't have a PayPal account. Just make sure to put your name and the PO# from the invoice in the memo box.

We charge a small additional fee if you use this option ($.30 + 2.9%—the amount that PayPal charges us). For a single lookup, it's just a few cents more than the cost of the stamp you would have used to send a check.

Example PayPal Fees
$2.00 — $.37 $30.00 — $1.20
$5.00 — $.46 $35.00 — $1.35
$10.00 — $.61 $40.00 — $1.50
$15.00 — $.76 $45.00 — $1.65
$20.00 — $.91 $50.00 — $1.80
$25.00 — $1.06


 Check or Money Order

Write the lookup number on a check or money order made out to "ChicagoGenealogy.com" and mail it to

ChicagoGenealogy.com
PO Box 174
Wilmette, IL, 60091

If you choose this option, please email us to let us know to watch for your check. Sometimes mail travels slower than expected, and it helps if we stay in touch.
 Account

If you know that you will need quick access to records on an on-going basis, you can email us to make arrangements to deposit a small amount of money "on account," either by PayPal or check. If you use this option, we will deduct fees from the money you have on account, send out JPGs and photocopies immediately, and refund the balance any time you ask.