This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cosgrod Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.albany/7684.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was at the Albany County Surrogate courthouse a few weeks ago. I looked at a will, you will first have to go through court house screening, go into the basement office, look through large volumes of index books, and someone will bring you the file. It was my second visit in ten years, they have a new building and the records can be retrieved faster than before. At my first visit over ten years ago, in the old courthouse, I wanted to make a copy and was told they would make a copies for me but had to charge a standard fee of $5.00 per page, even if I did not want an "official" copy. So on my last trip I did not ask for any copies, since it would have run into hundreds of dollars. If someone out there knows if the price has been reduced please chime in. I am not sure if they permit you photograph the wills either. I was in Warren County years ago, and the office charged me 25 cents and was very helpful. Albany is a bit busier. Bring plenty of quarters for the parking meters. Don Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.