==[[Approved Lineages]]==
This program receives all lineages submitted to the Society, and reviews them for substantial (but not necessarily complete) compliance with genealogical standards as defined by the Board of Certified Genealogists termed the [http://www.bcgcertification.org/resources/standard.html Genealogical Proof Standard or GPS]. The result is a recommendation for Board acceptance of the lineage submitted. Note that a favorable recommendation requires assent from two members of the Committee who have examined the lineage and sources. Headquarters must be informed in writing (email is acceptable)of the approval and provided a copy of the lineage.
Lineages accepted by the Board are required for admission to the Society's [[Lineage Groups]], [[Registration of Arms]] for inherited arms, and publication in ''[[Augustan Omnibus|The Augustan Omnibus]]''. A [[Genealogist Fee]] is assessed for each lineage on a per-generation basis, with a credit being issued for early generations documented by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] or a previously accepted lineage.
The [[Genealogy Committee Chairman]], at his discretion, may waive fees for lineages submitted by [[Directors]] or members of the Genealogy Committee.
==[[Certified Lineages]]==