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Do not hire a professional genealogist, if you don't know he's contact;

Não contrate um genealogista profissional, cujo contacto desconhece;

Do not send money to an anonimous bank account;

Não envie dinheiro para contas bancárias anónimas.

Ask for references.

Peça referências.

• to speak and to write, at least, in two languages (portuguese and english are necessary);
• fees must be previously established, and submited to APGP approval;
• keep total discretion about its clients, and in any moment, disclose their names;
• the usage of the researched information for other commercial or unauthorized purposes is not allowed;
• comprehensive genealogy technical knowledge;
• at least, 5 years of experience;
• history and modern transcription knowledge;
• good knowledge of public resources and genealogical works; 
• good knowledge of online databases.

All these requirements are examined through and exame provided, for free, by APGP, and, in case of approval, the genealogist shall be considered associated of APGP and, consequently, binded by APGP code of ethics.

Currently, APGP Code of Ethics comprehends the following provisions:

1. Genealogy must no be considered a lucrative business. 

1.1. Genealogists must act, first of all, accordingly their love for Genealogy Cience, and with all due respect for his client.

2. Research results are confidential. 

2.1.Public disclosure of any information shall only be allowed for cientific purposes, but, in any case, that information shall reveal a connection to the client, of to any 2nd degree ancestor of the client.

3. Genealogical services are not for sale. 

3.1. Genealogists shall not contact people without previous consent, and no service promotions are allowed.

3.2. Genealogists fees must be reasonable, and accordingly the difficulty of each research.

4. A true professional researcher also help people for free.

5. Genealogists know that an ancestor is always someone grandparent. 

5.1. No research report may give a number to people. Only generation numbers are allowed.

6. Professional genealogists are always available. 

6.1. His work must comprehend an answer to any eventual queries from the client.

7. All information presented must be documented. 

7.1.Any information extracted from a source, shall make reference to the author.

8.1. Every researche must be previously budget. 

8.2. No expense shall be made without the clients consent.

9. Final reports must be well written, and in the clients language. 

9.1. Any additional queries must be explained without any extra costs for the client.