Jersey Archives and Libraries

Archives
Jersey Heritage Archives Clarence Road St Helier Jersey JE2 4JY Tel: +44 (0) 1534 833300 Fax: +44 (0) 1534 833301 Website Purchasing & subscriptions Jersey Archive Information Leaflets: Family History in Jersey -
 * The Jersey Archive has all of the major family history sources for the island available as original records and on microfilm. The main resources held by the Archive for genealogical research are:
 * Civil BMD Registers
 * Divorce, Adoption, and Family Matters
 * Church Records for Church of England, Methodists and Independent Churches
 * German Occupation Records
 * German Occupation Registration Cards Information and images of over 30,000 Islanders who lived in Jersey during the Occupation.
 * Public Records
 * Wills and Testaments
 * Royal Court Records
 * Civil Parishes: Rates Lists, Electoral lists, Licenses, Welfare records and Honorary Police Records
 * Census Records
 * Education Department records
 * Almanacs
 * Militia Nominal Rolls and Attestation papers
 * Records for Businesses, Societies and Associations
 * Personal and Estate Records

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 * All the Indexes and Transcriptions of the Channel Islands Family History Society are available on open shelves.
 * The Jersey Archive catalogue can be consulted at the Jersey Archive and on-line at: http://catalogue.jerseyheritage.org/ The OPAC allows you to search for names, places or subjects, there is also a detailed search option.
 * Enquiries and research can be made in person, by post, e­mail, telephone or fax. Detailed enquiries and research can be undertaken by Archive staff at £20 per hour.
 * Photocopying and photographic services are available, subject to conditions, and charges are made for all copies.
 * To order original documents, you will need a Reader’s Ticket, which can be obtained at the Archive on production of a valid photographic ID. There are no charges for the Ticket or the personal use of the Archive.

Libraries
Jersey Library Halkett Place St Helier Jersey JE2 4WH Telephone: 01534 448700 Email: [mailto:je.library@gov.je je.library@gov.je] Website: www.gov.je

Museums
Maritime Museum New North Quay St Helier, JE2 3ND Telephone: +44 (0)1534 811 043 Website: www.jerseyheritage.org


 * The Maritime Museum focuses on Jersey's maritime past. Visitors can learn about Jersey's seafood and beach culture and see historic ships.

Record Offices
Office of the Superintendent Registrar 10 Royal Square St. Helier Jersey JE2 4WA Telephone: 01534 441335 Email: [mailto:sir@gov.je sir@gov.je] Website: www.gov.je