Basic records

The State Archives contain many different types of records and registries that could prove to be useful when you are conducting a genealogical research. On this page you will find a list of some of the basic records. Click on any item for more information.

There are also many other records that could help you trace your Danish ancestors. For instance, member lists from guilds, records from counties and many municipalities, estates and institutions, etc., as well as military service records. But in order to use these, it is necessary to have a very good knowledge of Danish.