German Records & Archival Research
Professional document retrieval and historical research
Looking for historical documents, civil registry records or family records in Germany?
Kühne Investigations assists international clients in locating, verifying and obtaining records from German authorities, municipal archives and historical collections.
Research Services for International Clients
You do not need to be located in Germany to commission research.
We work with:
- Private individuals and families
- International genealogists
- Law firms and legal professionals
- Immigration and citizenship consultants
- Professional research agencies
We communicate in English and handle enquiries with German authorities and archives.
Your Research Partner in Germany
Civil Registry Records
Birth, marriage and death certificates.
Historical Records
Registration cards, address records
and historical population registers.
Jewish Genealogy
Family records, Holocaust-related documentation and historical research.
DP Camp Research
Displaced Persons records and post-war documentation.
Citizenship Records
Naturalization records and historical evidence for citizenship by descent.
Archival Research
Municipal, state and
specialized archives.
How Our Research Process Works
01
Initial Inquiry
You provide the available names, dates, locations and documents.
02
Research Assessment
We assess the available information and identify potential authorities and archives.
03
Research & Enquiries
We contact the relevant German institutions and conduct the agreed research.
04
Results & Documentation
You receive the findings and any obtainable documents in the agreed format.
What Information Do We Need?
Even incomplete information may provide a starting point for further research.
- Full name and alternative spellings
- Approximate date of birth, marriage or death
- Known German town or region
- Names of parents, spouses or relatives
- Existing documents or historical references
Even incomplete information may provide a starting point for further research.
Looking for Records in Germany?
Tell us what you are looking for. We will assess the available information and advise you on possible research options.
Confidential enquiries · Professional research · Based in Germany