Guernsey Archives and Libraries

Introduction
The records of the Guernsey (and the other islands in the Bailiwick of Guernsey) are housed in a few locations on Guernsey. While some of these records are available on the FamilySearch Catalog, Ancestry, and Findmypast, the majority of records have not yet been digitized. These records must be accessed either through ordering them, visiting in person, or hiring a researcher.

The Royal Court House
Registrar General The Royal Court House St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2NZ Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 725277 Email: registrar@guernseyroyalcourt.gg Website: www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg

The Royal Court House holds Guernsey's original civil registration records.

Priaulx Library
Priaulx Library Candie Road St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UG Channel Islands Telephone:+44 1481 721998 Fax: 01481 713804 Email:info@priaulxlibrary.gg Website A guide to Civil and Parish Registers and Census records at the Priaulx Library The library's records include:
 * The Priaulx Library's extensive paper and microfilm records can be browsed at the Library free of charge.
 * Visitors and overseas researchers can make use of the library's paid research services.
 * Civil and parish microfilm records: The Priaulx Library holds Guernsey civil records beginning in 1840, civil records for Alderney (part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) beginning in 1850, and parish registers for the Bailiwick of Guernsey beginning in 1570.
 * Selected Alderney records
 * Census returns for Guernsey and Jersey, 1841-1901
 * Local newspapers from 1791 to the present day
 * Almanacs and trade directories
 * Army lists
 * Elizabeth College registers
 * Prints, portraits and photographs
 * Family research files. A full list of the family names already researched