Zuid-Holland Archives and Libraries

Online Sources

 * , free, partial index with complete images
 * South Holland Civil Registry from 1811
 * South Holland Church Books in the National Archive
 * WieWasWie, basic version free, index with some images.
 * WieWasWie, basic version free, index with some images.

Introduction

 * Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
 * If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
 * Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Regional and Municipal Archives

 * The provincial archives are located in the capital of each of the 12 provinces.
 * Municipal archives exist for most large towns. They contain the same type of genealogical records found in the state archives.
 * The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed many records from these archives.
 * Each archive collects records from its respective province. Records of genealogical value at these archives include:

Archives
The archives of Zuid-Holland are included in the National Archives. Nationaal Archief Prins Willem-Alexanderhof 20 2595 BE 's-Gravenhage The Netherlands Mailing Address: Postbus 90520, 2509 LM ’s-Gravenhage, The Netherlands Telephone: 070-331-5400 (general information); 070-331-5444 (information concerning the holdings) Fax: 070-331 5499 E-mail: info@nationaalarchief.nl Website Search Aids South Holland Civil Registry from 1811 South Holland Church Books in the National Archive

Municipal Archives

 * Archives Portal Europe
 * 1) Click on "Netherlands".
 * 2) Click on "South-Holland".
 * 3) Click on the municipality.
 * 4) Contact information is at the right of the directory list.