Membership of the GSV
Membership is available upon application. (Membership costs). Please note that is takes 3-5 working days for membership to be processed.
Categories include:
- Single membership
- Joint membership (two people living at the same address)
- Triple membership (three people living at same address)
- 18-25 year olds membership - next generation genies
- Member Society
Both Australian and overseas categories are available
Download and complete the membership application
For 18-25 year olds, complete the online Contact Membership 18-25 form.
In addition to these Membership categories, the GSV also offers Subscriptions to our journal Ancestor and Day Visitor passes.
Ancestor
The Society's award winning journal Ancestor
- Four issues per year mailed to your address.
- Free publication of your surname query (one per year)
- Details of genealogical events.
- Wide variety of articles of genealogical interest.
GSV Shop & Our Online Shop
- Extensive list of publications for purchase including microfiche, software & CDs - more than 3,000 titles.
- Discounts on most bookshop merchandise (10%)
- Reduced prices for our extensive range of Specific Services to assist your research.
Services
Special Members rate on most GSV Bookshop Services which include:
- Purchase UK birth, death and marriage certificates in Australian currency.
- Obtain UK birth death and marriage certificates for events taking place outside Britain.
- Order copies of English and Welsh Wills and Letters of Administration
- Purchase a cheque in pounds sterling
- Overseas stamps, for that all important reply paid envelope
and many more
Research Consultancy Service
- Specialist consultations by appointment.
- Free research up to two hours per year for members resident beyond 100 km.
- Unable to visit the GSV? Use our professional Research Services.
Education
- Free Computer classes for members
- Free Talks
- Substantial discounts on seminars, lectures and educational programs.
Special Interest Groups
Free participation in Discussion Circles and Genealogical Service Groups including the Irish Ancestry Group, the International Settlers Group and the Scottish Ancestry Group