Exciting News! ICAPGen would like to announce a new offering: The Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ certification. This new certification can be earned by Accredited Genealogists® who have significant experience in giving presentations and lectures. For more information on how to earn this, please click the above Announcements tab.

International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists

Internationally recognized as ICAPGen℠, sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations.

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About us

The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, internationally recognized as ICAPGen™, is a professional credentialing organization dedicated to testing an individual’s competence in genealogical research. The organization is administered by a board of qualified Commissioners with many years of experience. Professional credentials with ICAPGen™ provide numerous benefits. 

Find an AG® Professional

You can feel confident about contacting an Accredited Genealogist® Professional, because you know they have passed stringent examination processes and have agreed to abide by ethical standards.

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Apply to Become an AG® Professional

Internationally recognized as ICAPGen™, sets standards for the genealogical community through comprehensive written and oral examinations.

PROCESS OVERVIEW
LEVEL 1
  • Create project (Four generations)
  • Report
  • Log
LEVEL 2
  • Two Exams: Identify docs Transcribe Translate
  • General knowledge of area
LEVEL 3
  • Four Hour Exam
  • Oral Review
  • Defending Research

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Volunteers Needed!

ICAPGen™ is always looking for volunteers to help us with various responsibilities. ICAPGen™ volunteer opportunities exist for those who have not yet accredited as well as for Accredited Genealogist® professionals.