If you are unable to visit the Bolger Heritage Center, you may request research by filling out a Local History and Genealogy Research Request form below.  Please fill in all details so that we may best assist you.  

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Obituary look up fees are:

• $5 with exact date

• $25 per hour with date unknown

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Newspaper article look up fees are:

• $5 with exact date

• $25 per hour, with date unknown

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In-depth research query fees are:

• $25 per hour

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Checks should be made out to The Ridgewood Public Library and mailed to 125 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.  We must receive your mailed payment before we search for obituaries.  

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Due to the uncertain nature of available records, the outcome of any research project cannot be guaranteed.  The fee covers research and reporting time, not the outcome of the effort.  Research fees are non-refundable.