1. Genealogies submitted to SWNM must be certified by a Genealogical Records Searcher (GRS) or a Certified Genealogist (CG).

2. If your genealogy is not certified and you were born in Nova Scotia, then SWNM can arrange for a researcher to certify the information given on the SWNM genealogy form. This service is offered at a flat rate of $40 to cover research time and expenses. Copies of supporting information must be sent with the application as far back as circa 1900. This could include birth records, baptismal records, marriage records, death records, deeds, or newspaper announcements of birth, death, and marriage. Note: Due to privacy laws, genealogists do not have access to vital statistics documents from the last century. They must be obtained within the family.

3. If you have a sibling or parent who is a member of SWNM in good standing who has already provided a certified genealogy to SWNM or who has had their genealogy certified through SWNM, then only long-form birth certificate or baptismal certificate are required.

See the Membership page for full details.