When Should You Order Genealogical Records?

When should you actually order genealogical records like birth, marriage, death, land, or military files? In this episode, professional genealogist Connie Knox explains when it’s worth paying for original records, when to look for free alternatives, and how to decide if a record will truly advance your research. You’ll learn how to: Evaluate whether a record answers your research question Find free or low-cost records on FamilySearch, state archives, and county websites Use the FamilySearch Research Wiki to locate record availability by state and county Identify when ordering originals (like the Social Security SS-5 form) is worth the cost Recognize clerk copies vs. true originals Save money and research smarter If you’ve ever wondered when it’s worth ordering the real record instead of relying on indexes, this episode will help you make confident, informed choices and keep your genealogy budget under control. 👉 Purchase the HANDOUT Here https://genealogytv.org/product/hando... ❤️JOIN the GENEALOGY TV ACADEMY and get all handouts, lessons, and live class sessions all in one place. https://genealogytv.org/product/genea... 📝📝📝THREE DIFFERENT WAYS to find the HANDOUTS! 📝 1) Become a CHANNEL MEMBER at the INFO ACCESS level $9.99 per month. This gets you all the handouts.    / @genealogytv  . As a Channel Member, find the handouts by scrolling through the blog posts on the Community tab at    / @genealogytv   📝 2) All handouts can be PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY ($5 and up) at https://genealogytv.org/handouts/. Here you will get a redirect and an email to download the handouts. 📝 3) Become a monthly PATRON at the HAPPY DANCE level ($15/Month) or more. You will get early release of the videos and the handouts are emailed to you, when they become available.   / genealogytv   ❤️ BECOME A GENEALOGY TV CHANNEL MEMBER and help support Genealogy TV - see perks!    / @genealogytv   ❤️ Patreon Membership – Handouts Emailed as they are produced.   / genealogytv  . ✅ Genealogy TV WEBSITE https://genealogytv.org/ ✅ GTV on FACEBOOK   / genealogytv   ✅ SIGN UP For GTV’s NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/a0862c6473aa/genea... 👉 Subscribe to Genealogy TV (Free)    / @genealogytv   ** GTV Affiliate Partners ** 🛍️ Genealogy TV’s AMAZON STORE full of Connie’s favorites. https://www.amazon.com/shop/genealogytv 👉🏻 Ancestry Subscription - US https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 👉🏻 Ancestry ProTools – US (Add-on to existing subscription) https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 🧬 Ancestry DNA - US https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 👉🏻 Ancestry Subscription - Australia - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 🧬 Ancestry DNA - Australia - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 👉🏻 Ancestry Subscription - UK https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 🧬 Ancestry DNA - UK https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... I’m a professional genealogist who loves to teach with video. It's all about genealogy, family history, and DNA to research. Goal: Create the best free genealogy videos on YouTube, teach genealogy research skills to build your family tree and research records. #Genealogy #GenealogyTV #FamilyHistory Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... MORE VIDEOS 🔴 Mission Possible: Family History and Genealogy Research Strategies https://youtube.com/live/bIVKyPMnw9E 🔴 Ancestry's New DNA Updates with Crista Cowan    • Ancestry's New DNA Updates with Crista Cowan   🔴 BREAKING NEWS Ancestry Released NEW Image Handwriting Recognition & Transcriptions    • BREAKING NEWS Ancestry Released NEW Image ...   🔴 Ancestry's NEW DNA Matches by Cluster    • Ancestry's NEW DNA Matches by Cluster   00:00 When Should You Order Records? 00:58 Why order records 01:25 Think About Your Research Question 02:05 Thorough Research Processs 02:37 Types of Records 03:08 Vital Records 03:48 Look for Vital Records on FamilySearch 06:47 State Archives 07:34 State Archives Episode 09:13 Digital Collections 09:49 County Land Records Online 12:16 GTV Info 12:28 Social Security Records Online 13:17 SS-5 14:22 When Should You Order Genealogy Records?