The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists internationally recognized as ICAPGen^SM sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations. Learn about the organization.

New Accreditation Areas

ICAPGen is pleased to announce that the following tests will now be offered:

• Gulf-South African American
• Mid-South African American
• Gulf-South American Indian
• Mid-South American Indian

Laws specifically directed at American Indians and African-Americans have resulted in unique records being maintained in varied locations at different periods of time. These new examinations have been prepared to recognize and encourage proficiency in these areas.

Read more about new and upcoming accreditation areas.

Search or Print
AG^® List

A List of Accredited Genealogist^® Researchers is searchable in several ways. Click here to search, and to access printable United States and International lists!

New AG professionals and AG Emeritus researchers.

Consumer
Information

Out of a desire to protect the consumer, ICAPGen tests the competence of genealogists and provides assurance to those who want to hire a professional in the field. Learn more about the assessment process and how to hire a professional.

AG

This is the designation given an Accredited Genealogist researcher who has passed a series of tests related to their genealogical research competence in specific geographic regions. Learn how to qualify.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions in preparing for the Accreditation exam.

Certification Marks and Service Mark Usage Guide

AG Standards
Agreement

The Agreement between the AG professional and ICAPGen outlines the responsibilities of each Accredited Genealogist researcher to ICAPGen, to the researcher's clients, and to the genealogical community. Should a dispute or client complaint occur, the Agreement outlines the arbitration process.

View the Agreement.
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