PLEASE BE ADVISED: The Monroe Street entrance to the Courthouse is CLOSED. Please navigate safely around the building to the Sarah Street entrance for all non-emergency ingress and egress.” 

Research Requests

Research conducted by staff is available to those who are unable to visit the Monroe County Archives or wish to have professional assistance. Requests are answered in the order they are received. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the initial results of the search.

All research requests need to be submitted online, or in writing. Phone requests are not accepted.

Online Research Fees

  • $25.00 per hour
  • Payment for the first hour is required upon acceptance of your research request. If additional time is required to complete your request, we will contact you for approval before continuing the research.
  • Only money order (made payable to Monroe County Archives) accepted. 
  • Exact amount required for payment, no refunds.


Submit Online Research Request