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What is the price of genealogy research?

The cost of professional genealogical research is based on the number of hours that you authorize for your research project. Genealogical research can vary widely in complexity and time needed. To ensure that the project stays within your budget, you are asked to choose the number of hours you want to authorize before work begins.

Genealogist Lene Dræby Kottal accepts payments in various currencies. The hourly fee decreases with larger research blocks to give you better value as more time is ordered. Below are the current hourly rates by order size.

Hourly fee when ordering 10 to 19 hours of genealogical research:

  • USD (US dollars) 74

  • AUD (Australian dollars) 117

  • CAD (Canadian dollars) 107

  • EUR (Euro) 68

Hourly fee when ordering 20 to 29 hours of genealogical research:

  • USD (US dollars) 69

  • AUD (Australian dollars) 109

  • CAD (Canadian dollars) 99

  • EUR (Euro) 63

Hourly fee when ordering 30 hours or more of genealogical research:

  • USD (US dollars) 65

  • AUD (Australian dollars) 103

  • CAD (Canadian dollars) 94

  • EUR (Euro) 60

If you live in a country with a currency that is not listed above, it may be possible for Genealogist Lene Dræby Kottal to issue the invoice in your local currency. When you request an estimate for a research project, simply request to get the hourly fee in your local currency. Then Lene will check the options and get back to you.

Invoices are issued in the currency specified in your agreement and must be paid in that same currency.

The cost of hiring a genealogist differs greatly between professionals and their locations. Genealogist Lene Dræby Kottal's fees reflect her skills, experience, and credentials, as well as the costs of running a business in Denmark.


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