Q : Do I have to
pay to consult the BMS2000 database?
A : No! The consultation of the BMS2000 database is free but limited. Amongst
other things, you cannot consult a complete record of baptism, marriage or
burial.
To consult complete genealogical records, it is necessary that you subscribe
and buy consultation
vouchers
.
Q : How much does the BMS2000 subscription cost?
A : The subscription with BMS2000 is FREE but MANDATORY.
You only have to
provide your E-mail address and a password and you should rapidly be accepted as
subscriber and be able to access records of the database to some extent.
On the other hand, if you want to view complete records of baptism, marriage or
burial, you will have to BUY consultation vouchers. You will find the price list
on the TARIFF tab of the home page.
Q : How can I purchase consultation vouchers?
A : Two methods are available :
1- Purchase on line with credit card (Visa, Master Card, etc.) or use your
existing PayPal account, or,
2- Using post office (snail mail). After having
accessed BMS2000 site, a purchase order form is available. After printing and
filling it adequately, send your check or money order to the "Centre de
généalogie francophone d'Amérique" (CGFA : address included on the
form).
Q : Can I buy consultation vouchers by fax or
telephone?
A : Nope !
Q : Why can't the societies of genealogy which are not
member of BMS2000 have free access to the BMS2000 database?
A : Groupe BMS2000 is a co-operative project of 23 societies of genealogy,
existing since 1998, sponsoring a "megabase" of genealogical data covering the
whole of the Quebec territory and the immediate surroundings. Each member
Society must contribute to the database, year after year, new records of
baptisms, marriages and burials, to maintain its membership. The membership of
the Group gives right to the free access, in its buildings, to the database for
the members of these societies. A society of genealogy which does not
contribute to the improvement of the database cannot expect to have free
access.
Q : If I give you the names of a couple of which I have
not been able yet to dig out the marriage certificate, can you forward me this
missing record?
A : BMS2000 is not a genealogical research centre, but a database where
you can subscribe to carry out there your research yourself.
