Many members of the Greek diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe are now seeking to reconnect with their Greek ancestry — whether to trace their family history, build a Greek family tree, or obtain the official documents required for Greek Citizenship by Descent, inheritance matters, or other legal procedures in Greece. Our law firm provides a fully structured and legally compliant Greek genealogy and vital records research service, helping you locate and obtain official Greek birth records, marriage records, death records and other public registry documents related to your Greek ancestors.

In Greece, the process of locating Greek civil registry records and historical documents is often complex. Modern Greek vital records were formally organized after 1925, which means that earlier events may only exist in handwritten municipal archives, church books or regional state archives. In addition, many municipalities and communities in Greece have changed their structure or name over the years, meaning that records are not always held where families expect them to be. Greek names were also frequently recorded in different spellings or forms, especially when translated into English abroad, which makes Greek ancestry research legally delicate and requires careful verification.

Depending on the time period and location, we may be able to identify and obtain the following documents for you: Greek birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, municipal registry extracts, family registry certificates, male registry records, entries in the Special Registry, and records held in the General State Archives (GAK). All records are retrieved through official channels so that they may be legally valid and used for citizenship, inheritance, property or court purposes in Greece.

These documents are often required for Greek Citizenship by Descent applications, for registration in a Greek Municipality, for probate and inheritance procedures, for name correction cases, or for general Greek family history research. However, Greek vital records research must be carried out correctly so that the documents can actually be used legally. Simply “finding” a record online is rarely enough — the record must be official, certified, and correctly connected to the applicant through a proven chain of documentation.

Our law firm carries out structured Greek ancestry research by first reviewing the information you already have about your ancestors, such as names, regions of origin, estimated dates, parents’ names and any existing certificates or naturalization records. From there, we identify the appropriate municipality, registry office or archive responsible for the relevant Greek records. Where necessary, we conduct in-depth research into historical archives and handwritten books, always in compliance with Greek law and data protection regulations.

The more accurate the information you can provide, the greater the chances of success. However, even limited information can often be developed into meaningful leads when the research is handled professionally and systematically. We understand the challenges that Greek Americans and other diaspora descendants face — including name changes after immigration, Greek spelling differences, missing dates and fragmented family stories — and we work to legally verify and reconstruct the full documentary history of your Greek ancestry.

This service is particularly valuable if you intend to apply for Greek citizenship by descent, if you need Greek documents for property or inheritance purposes, or if you wish to build a fully documented Greek family tree for historical preservation. Our goal is to assist the Greek diaspora worldwide in reconnecting with their roots in Greece through accurate, lawful and properly issued civil records.

If you are searching for your Greek ancestry or need help locating Greek birth, marriage or death records for your ancestors, you may contact us with any information you currently have. Our team will review your case and advise you on the next steps for formal Greek records research and document retrieval.