Free Initial Consultation

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Every research project begins with a complimentary initial consultation, which can be conducted through Zoom, a telephone call or via email.

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This designed to give us the chance to discuss your objectives and specific research interest and requitements, ask questions and take notes of any information you may know about your family and their history.​ If you are interested in the option of DNA testing or Genetic Genealogy Analysis, this is where we can discuss which type of DNA test is the best suited to provide the information you are looking for, what could be achievable, possible outcomes and ethical considerations.​

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Research Plan & Client Agreement

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Before any research begins, a Research Plan and Client Agreement will be prepared to ensure clarity and transparency from the outset. This document outlines the agreed scope of the project, including the specific research goals, the sources likely to be consulted, and the estimated time required to complete the work.

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The agreement helps ensure that expectations are aligned and provides a clear framework for how the project will be carried out. No research will commence until the terms have been reviewed and approved, giving you confidence in both the process and the commitment to quality.

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Hourly Rate

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Bespoke Research is charged at a rate of £32 an hour - With an initial minimum purchase of 5 research hours. Depending on the scope of the project, a fixed project price may be offered for completion at the researchers’ discretion.​ A partial deposit amount is payable prior to commencement of research. Additional research hours may be purchased at any time, as required.

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Additional Charges

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All research will be conducted prioritising available sources which do not incur additional charges to the client. Occasionally it may be necessary to purchase documentation to verify the identity of an individual during research.​ This will be discussed with the client at the point of commission of a project in regards to additional costs and agree a course of action. Some clients are happy to give permission for any documents to be purchased and an additional research budget can be set for this, while others prefer to be consulted and approve each record prior to a purchase. I am happy to do this however the client would prefer, and all additional costs will be broken down within the research completion documentation.​

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Where visits to repositories and archives in person are necessary. An hourly rate is charged while researching on site. Any fee to access collections or to make copies of records is payable at cost. Public transport fares are charged at cost and car mileage at £0.45 per mile.​ Please contact me for further details possible additional costs or with any questions.​​

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Where required, civil registration certificates (birth, marriage, or death) are charged at cost. Current UK General Register Office (GRO) fees are typically £12.50 for a paper certificate, £8.00 for a PDF, or £3.00 for a digital image, where available.

Costs may vary for records from other countries, depending on availability and local archive pricing.

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Your Data

 

​​I (Kathryn Feek) am registered with the Information Commisioners Office (ICO) as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Tracing Time, Ref:ZB667534, ensuring full compliance with data protection regulations. This guarantees that clients' personal information is handled with the utmost care, providing peace of mind and safeguarding their privacy throughout the genealogical research process.​​​​​​​