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Archive demand in Rhineland-Palatinate

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    In Rhineland-Palatinate you can go to

    • scientific purposes,
    • for local history issues,
    • to research your own family or
    • to clarify legal issues

    Evaluate archive material in the relevant archive.

    You can find out which archive records are relevant to your query by using the relevant search engines, which the respective archive provides either on the Internet or on site. The archives can be used by anyone who has a legitimate interest in viewing archive records.

    In addition to the state archives, you can also use municipal archives, church archives, family archives, business archives, media archives or university archives for your research.

    Special information for - City of Idar-Oberstein

    You can find more details on our homepage.

  • What fees apply?

    The respective archive will tell you whether and to what extent fees are charged.


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