Doing research in New York State? This will be of interest. New York State Proposes Higher Fees New York Governor Pataki's proposed new budget includes price increases that will impact genealogists researching ancestors in that state. I have not seen the document yet, but sources have provided me with the following statement of the budget proposal, showing the current fees in braces before the price increase: For any search of the files and records conducted for authorized genealogical or research purposes, the commissioner or any person authorized by him shall be entitled to, and the applicant shall pay, a fee of [ten] *twenty* dollars for each hour or fractional part of an hour of time of search, together with a fee of [one dollar] *two dollars* for each uncertified copy or abstract of such record requested by the applicant or for a certification that a search discloses no record." Other proposed fee changes include: Uncertified vital records certificates (for genealogical purposes) - the current $11 fee will become $22. Certified vital records certificates - the current $15 fee will become $30. Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ [email protected] List Owner: [email protected] "Today is tomorrow's history." All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus 2002 .