Diocese Archive

Archivist

Hans-Peter Voß

Hindenburgstraße 26
24768 Rendsburg

Tel.: +49 43 31 / 94 56 0-70

Opening times: Wed. and Thurs. 8:00 – 16:00
(Telephone inquiries possible only during opening times.)
Visits by appointment only. Please call to make an appointment.

Genealogical Research in the Diocese Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Until the nationwide introduction of registry offices on the 1^st. January 1876, parish records were the only official documents regarding births, marriages and deaths in our diocese. Some parishes possess records dating back to 30 Years’ War, some have books with records dating from around 1700, and others began documentation in 1763. Due to the age of the books and their frequent use for genealogical research, some of the volumes are in a fragile condition. For this reason, parish records in the diocese Rendsburg were archived on film several years ago and are available for research in microfiche format. Parish records of the diocese Eckernförde will be filmed in 2009 und 2010.

Fees for use of the diocese archive:

each visit of up to 4 hours duration = 5,00 euro
each visit over 4 hours duration = 10,00 euro
reader-printer-copies of microfiche = 0,80 euro per copy

On request, we will be happy to conduct ancestor searches on your behalf. Search fees are charged according to the statutory fee scale of the “nordelbischen Kirche” (North Elbe Church). We will provide you with copies of all entries found. In addition, you may request reader-printer-copies of the entries.

Fees for search requests:

each 30 minutes or part thereof = 15,00 euro
postage fee = 2,00 euro
reader-printer-copies = 0,80 euro per copy