faster paced, Advanced searches

Some people have just begun thinking about finding their birth family. Others have spent years wondering how to make progress. We offer a free Basic search, and there's a queue for an available Search Angel to assist. Those who choose a faster-paced search can skip to the front of that line and receive priority attention right away.

our service

We do our research by being invited to work with your Ancestry.com account. You do not need to pay for a research subscription - all of our volunteer Search Angels have top-tier Ancestry research accounts with all the tools they need to work with your results and solve your case.

goals

Research to identify an accurate picture of your biological family based on available evidence and DNA test results interpreted by our expert genetic genealogists.

progress

Your volunteer will communicate regularly throughout their research to give you an idea of how well information gathering is progressing and how the case is evolving as challenges arise.

paid SERVICE levels

Some searches require much more research, which may go well beyond the typical effort of our Basic level, available to everyone for free. But no one is required to pay to submit a request for help from a volunteer genealogist when one is available.

All paid levels receive a highlighted announcement to our volunteer team and bypass the general waitlist, with a researcher assignment typically within one week. If your case involves primarily non-U.S. ancestry, please reach out to us before selecting a paid level so we can confirm whether we can assist.

Paced - $75 - A prioritized search focused on identifying immediate biological parents through standard DNA match methods, family tree building, and genealogical research.

Dedicated - $150 A high-priority investigation providing more dedicated researcher time to move past specific roadblocks in identifying parents or immediate ancestors.

Exclusive - $300 Our elite service provides extended investigative time for faster resolution and exclusive genetic genealogical research into complex family mysteries and ancestral lines.

Deep Dive - $500 A persistent, time-intensive investigation for getting answers sooner on the most difficult DNA puzzles - led by one of our top genetic genealogists who will give their undivided attention to your case.

Unlimited Immersive - $1,000 Our most comprehensive research commitment. Our most experienced genetic genealogists devote extensive research time and conduct ongoing reviews across all biological lines until all currently available leads have been investigated and professional conclusions have been reached.

Each level is chosen when you fill out your search form. You can start with a Basic search and upgrade at any time by visiting our Upgrade Your Search page.