Searching for Relatives in Greece

Searching for Relatives in Greece – Discover Your Roots Safely & Accurately

The private investigation agency Pelekasis Nikos and Associates specializes in searching for relatives in Greece , offering its services to individuals abroad who wish to locate lost relatives, family contacts, or ancestors who lived or were born in Greece.

The investigation is based on multi-level methods, from checks in state archives and municipal registers to on-site searches in villages and cities. Our agency operates nationwide, with no geographical restrictions, covering remote areas, island groups, and mainland Greece.

When required by the circumstances of the case, we also offer the possibility of DNA identification, in collaboration with certified geneticists and accredited genetic analysis laboratories, always with the utmost respect for personal data and legal procedures.

Methodical Research – How We Locate Your Relatives in Greece

Registry & Municipal Records We locate birth, marriage, transfer, death, and deletion records.
On-site Research in Cities and Villages By physically visiting potential places of origin, we talk to residents, local authorities, and relatives of witnesses.
Research through Digital and Historical Databases We analyze immigrant archives, military records, school records, church records, and newspapers.
Use of the Internet & Social Networks We locate people with the same surname, geographical connection, or possible descendants.
Cross-referencing through DNA sampling (if required) In cases of disputed identity or when there are suspicions of distant relatives, we use genetic analysis with absolute scientific accuracy.

Nationwide Coverage – No Limits to Research

Our office has an extensive network of associates and researchers in every corner of Greece:

🗺️ From the mountain villages of Epirus to the islands of the Aegean and Crete, from the Peloponnese to Thrace, our research goes where others stop.

Our complete coverage throughout the country allows us to act immediately and accurately, regardless of location, even in inaccessible or isolated areas.

Success Rates in Searching for Relatives in Greece – Based on the Information You Provide

Success rates depend directly on the volume and accuracy of the initial data provided by the client:

Information Provided Estimated Success

Full name + place of birth + date of birth 95-100%

Surname only + region or village 80-94%

Incomplete information + old photo or witness 60-79%

Very old data (>80 years) without supporting documents 10–50%

📌 Important: The more information or documented evidence (e.g., letters, documents, dates, photos, verbal information) we have, the greater the chances of a successful search.

Deliverables – What you will receive from us

A complete detailed report of findings, with dates, names, and locations.
Copies of documents (municipal records, registry records, photographs, etc.).
Indicative map of the location and possible family landmarks.
Video footage from on-site research (optional).
Possibility of contacting relatives through our office.
(Optional) DNA genetic analysis with comparison and identification.

Who trusts us

Third and fourth generation Greek expatriates.
Immigrant families wishing to rediscover their roots.
Individuals claiming inheritance rights.
Law firms requiring documented evidence for legal documentation.
International organizations and genealogical research agencies.

Cost of Searching for Relatives in Greece – Depends on the requirements of the investigation

The cost depends on:

The availability of initial data.
The need for on-site investigation.
Possible genetic analysis.

Our services start at €350, with a deposit and payment upon delivery of results. In all cases, a written agreement and proof of service are provided.