Heraldic Institute
Where in the World?
Depending on where you are in the world, a different institution will be responsible for the granting or registration of coats of arms.
For those living in countries which used to be European colonies, often the heraldic authority of the former colonial power offers official registrations to those with hereditary links.
In some cases continued usage or adoption may be sufficient. Please contact us for further advice and clarification.
The names of the Fellows responsible for these areas will be added shortly.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Authority: https://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/
Society: https://www.theheraldrysociety.com - amongst others
See also: https://www.ihgs.ac.uk/
Scotland
Authority: https://www.courtofthelordlyon.scot/
Society: http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/
Republic of Ireland
Authority: https://www.nli.ie/en/services-heraldry.aspx
Canada
Authority: https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/canadian-heraldic-authority
Society: http://www.heraldry.ca/
Australia
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://www.heraldryaustralia.org/
New Zealand
No authority, contact us us for clarification
Society: https://nzheraldry.wordpress.com/
United States
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://www.americanheraldry.org/ - amongst others
Malta
Authority: https://maltaheraldry.mt/
Society: https://araldikamalta.org/
South Africa
An authority exists, but is currently not contactable.
Please contact us for further details.
Germany
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://herold-verein.de/ - amongst others
Austria
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://www.gesellschaftadler.org/
Switzerland
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://www.schweiz-heraldik.ch/
and: www.ghgz.ch - amongst others.
Czech Republic
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: http://www.genealogie.cz/
Society: http://www.heraldica.cz/
Italy
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Spain
Local authorities exist. Please contact us for clarification.
Portugal
No authority, please contact us for clarification.
Serbia
No authority, please contact usfor clarification
Romania
No authority, please contact us for clarification
Society: https://www.irgh.org/
Sovereign Order of Malta
Information to follow.
Please contact us with us if you notice any errors or omissions.
The Heraldic Institute is not affiliated with the above organisations or societies.